“Brothers, you did let us know, that every one that takes hold of this peace-belt, you would take them by the hand, and lead them to the council fire, where our grandfathers kept good councils. So soon as I heard this, I took hold of it. “Brother, I now let you know that my heart never was parted from you. I am sorry that I should make friendship with the _French_ against the _English_. I now assure you my heart sticks close to the English interest. One of our great captains, when he heard it, immediately took hold of it as well as myself. Now, Brother, I let you know that you shall soon see me by your council fire, and then I shall hear from you myself, the plain truth, in every respect. “I love that which is good, like as our grandfathers did: they chose to speak the sentiments of their mind: all the _Five Nations_ know me, and know that I always spoke truth; and so you shall find, when I come to your council fire.” Gives a string. The above _Delaware George_ had in company with him, CUSHAWMEKWY, KEHKEHNOPATIN, CAPTAIN PETER, JOHN PETER, STINFEOR. 4th.—Present, _Shingas_, King _Beaver_, _Pisquetumen_, and several others. I asked what they meant by saying, “_They had not rightly heard me yet._” They said, “Brother, you very well know that you have collected all your young men about the country, which makes a large body;[58] and now they are standing _before our doors_;[59] you come with good news and fine speeches. Brother, this is what makes us jealous, and we do not know what to think of it: if you had brought the news of peace before your army had begun to march, it would have caused a great deal more good. We do not so readily believe you, because a great many great men and traders have told us, long before the war, that you and the _French_ intended to join and cut all the _Indians_ off. These were people of your own colour, and your own countrymen; and some told us to join the _French_; for that they would be our fathers: besides, many runaways have told us the same story; and some we took prisoners told us how you would use us, if you caught us: therefore, brother, I say, we cannot conclude, at this time, but must see and hear you once more.” And further they said, “Now, brother, you are here with us, you are our flesh and blood, speak from the bottom of your heart, will not the _French_ and _English_ join together to cut off the _Indians_? Speak, brother, from your heart, and tell us the truth, and let us know who were the beginners of the war.” Then I delivered myself thus: “Brothers, I love you from the bottom of my heart. I am extremely sorry to see the jealousy so deeply rooted in your hearts and minds. I have told you the truth; and yet, if I was to tell it you a hundred times, it seems you would not rightly believe me. My _Indian_ brothers, I wish you would draw your hearts to God, that he may convince you of the truth.