men paid what they owed, and traded a quantity of furs which they had over and above[.] The Indians were equally succesful – so that my Stock of Merchandise was soon disposed of to advantage[.] But an appointment which I made with a Canadian sent from the Fort to deal with the Panie Nation detained me for a longer period than I expected[.] In this interval a band of the Shayan trribe arrived at the Villages with offers of Peace[.] These were received in a friendly manner and handsomely Entertained for several days[.] At their departure they were assured of the peaceful disposition of the Villages and as a token of friendship they promised that a Young man taken in war some years before and then prisoner would be given up to his father whenever he should come for him[.] Soon after the Father appeared accompanied by a number of Young men[.] They brought a Message from their Chief inviting in the warmest terms a Warrior of the Enasas, whom he had Noticed in battle to pay him a visit[.] The Young warrior who was also a great chief was willing to accept of the invitation but his friends afraid of treachery opposed

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