[7] The poor old chief met with a sudden embarrassment at this moment that he had not thought of, and was not prepared consequently to know how to proceed. He had, according to the custom of his country, prepared and brought with him a beautiful calumet or pipe of peace to present, and on rising to make his speech (the moment when it is customary to present it) it for the first time occurred to him that he was about to present it to a woman, the impropriety of which was evident to him. He thought of the Prince, but as the pipe of peace can only be given to the highest in power, he had another misgiving; and, unlike to orators in the Indian countries, continued to hold it in his hand while he was speaking, and brought it away with him. The War-chief then rose, and in a very energetic manner made the following speech, which was also literally interpreted to her Majesty:-- "Great Mother--The Great Spirit has been kind to us, your children, in protecting us on our long journey here. And we are now happy that we are allowed to see your face. It makes our hearts glad to see the faces of so many Saganoshes (English) in this country, and all wearing such pleasant looks. We think the people here must be very happy. "Mother--We have been often told that there was a great fire in this country--that its light shone across the great water; and we see now where this great light arises. We believe that it shines from this great wigwam to all the world. "Mother--We have seen many strange things since we came to this country. We see that your wigwams are large, and the light that is in them is bright. Our wigwams are small, and our light is not strong. We are not rich, but yet we have plenty of food to eat. "Mother--Myself and my friends here are your friends--your children. We have used our weapons against your enemies. And for many years we have received liberal presents from this country, which have made us quite happy and comfortable in our wigwams. "Mother--The chief who has just spoken, and myself, have fought and bled by the side of the greatest warrior who ever lived--Tecumseh. "Mother--Our hearts are glad at what we have this day seen--that we have been allowed to see your face. And when we get home our words will be listened to in the councils of our nation. "This is all I have to say." After his speech the War-chief resumed his seat upon the floor; and as her Majesty could not be supposed to reply to his speech, she called upon the Prince, who thanked them for the amusement they had afforded her Majesty, who felt a deep interest in their welfare, and thankful to the old chief for the noble and religious sentiments expressed in his remarks.