“Your people, who were sent to us, were received by us with open arms; they were kindly entertained, while they were here; and I have taken care that they shall return safe to you; with them come trusty messengers, whom I earnestly recommend to your protection; they have several matters in charge; and I desire you may give credit to what they say; in particular, they have a large belt of wampum, and by this belt we let you know, that it is agreed by me, and all the governors, that there shall be an everlasting peace with all the _Indians_, established as sure as the mountains, between the _English_ nation and the _Indians_, all over, from the sun rising to the sun setting; and as your influence on them is great, so you will make it known to all the different nations, that want to be in friendship with the _English_; and I hope, by your means and persuasions, many will lay hold on this belt, and immediately withdraw from the _French_; this will be greatly to their own interest and your honor, and I shall not fail to acquaint the great king of it: I sincerely wish it, for their good; for it will fill me with concern, to find any of you joined with the _French_; as in that case, you must be sensible I must treat them as enemies; however, I once more repeat, that there is no time to be lost; for I intend to march with the army very soon; and I hope to enjoy the pleasure of thanking you for your zeal, and of entertaining you in the fort ere long. In the mean time I wish happiness and prosperity to you, your women and children. “I write to you as a warrior should, that is, with candour and love, and I recommend secrecy and dispatch. “I am, kings _Beaver_ and _Shingas_, ”And brother warriors, “Your assured friend and brother, “JOHN FORBES.” “From my camp at LOYALHANNON, Nov. 9, 1758.” The messages pleased, and gave satisfaction to all the hearers, except the _French_ captain. He shook his head with bitter grief, and often changed his countenance. _Isaac Still_ ran down the _French_ captain with great boldness, and pointed at him saying, “There he sits.” Afterwards _Shingas_ rose up and said: “Brethren, now we have rightly heard and understood you, it pleaseth me and all the young men, that hear it; we shall think of it, and take it into due consideration; and when we have considered it well, then we will give you an answer, and send it to all the towns and nations, as you desired us.”