Upon the question, who had the honor of shooting the great chief,--as all the world admits he was shot,--we shall spend but few words. In the language of another, "there is a _possibility_ that he fell by a pistol-shot from the hand of Colonel Johnson. He was certainly killed in that part of the line where the Colonel was himself wounded;" and this is all that can well be said upon a subject which has occasioned so much controversy. The British Government granted a pension to his widow and family, which probably continues to this day. The Prophet, who survived the war, and was little exposed in it, was supplied in the same manner until his death, which took place a few years since. He is believed to have been older than his brother, who died about forty-five. The grave, in which Tecumseh's remains were deposited by the Indians after the return of the American army, is still visible near the borders of a willow marsh, on the north line of the battle-ground, with a large fallen oak-tree lying beside. The willow and wild rose are thick around it, but the mound itself is cleared of shrubbery, and is said to owe its good condition to the occasional visits of his countrymen. [FN] Thus repose, in solitude and silence, the ashes of the "Indian Bonaparte." In truth have they "Left him alone with his glory." * * * * * [FN] Western Paper. CHAPTER XIV. Remarks on the character of Tecumseh and the Prophet--Their facilities for cooperation--Difficulties the latter had to overcome--His perseverance and ingenuity--Means by which he protected his person--Anecdotes of the Battle of Tippecanoe--Frankness of Tecumseh in disclosing his schemes--Causes of his hostility to the Americans--Trespasses of the whites, and other abuses--Object of the belligerent combination--Anecdotes of Tecumseh's first visit to Vincennes, in 1810--His dignity, independence and courage--His ideas of the British policy--His speech to General Proctor, and remarks on his oratory--His humanity--His genius.