of Every kind but also with Bulls heads and human skulls in great abundance[.] The select party having taken their seats among these singulal ornaments – the Shayanns sent in the intended Son dancing the Grand Calumet stark naked[.] The Borgne received him with open arms – Cloathed him in fineries – then displayed his Great Pipe[.] His friends were slow with their presents to cover it. But the Shayanns were more slow with their returns[.] The select men perceiving the mutual distrust which was gaining ground on both sides harangued their respective friends into compliance with the ordinary customs of the Tribes – but to no effect[.] "What said the friends of the Borgne shall we disarm ourselves to arm our enemies the Shayanns who are at this moment meditating to cut our throats[.] The Shayanns are perfidious[.] Twelve Rocky Mountains Indians sent to them last spring as Ambassadors to Treat of Peace they put to death – and will they spare us if we put ourselves into their Power? Let the Shayanns keep their horses and we shall keep our Guns[.] We wish for peace, and their friendship, but we are not to be terrified with their threats[.] The Mississourie Indians are not women!!" The Shayanns, who were within hearing gave the war hoop and instantly the whol Camp

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