14. About a hundred and twenty persons assembled, and proceeded on horseback to the settlements of the defenceless Indians. These were now reduced in number to about twenty. They had received information of the intended attack, but did not believe it. As the white people had always been their friends, they feared no danger from them. When the party arrived at the Indian settlement, they found only some women and children and a few old men. The rest were absent at work. The wretches murdered all whom they found, and among others the chief Shahehas, who had been always distinguished for his friendship to the whites. 15. The remainder of these unfortunate Indians, who, by their absence, had escaped the massacre, were conducted to Lancaster, and lodged in the jail as a place of security. Large rewards were offered by the governor for the discovery of the murderers. But notwithstanding this, a party of the same men marched to Lancaster, broke open the jail, and inhumanly butchered the innocent Indians who had been placed there for protection. 16. Another proclamation was issued by the governor, but in vain. A party even marched down to Philadelphia, for the purpose of murdering some friendly Indians, who had been removed to the city for safety. The citizens armed to protect them. The Quakers, notwithstanding they are opposed to fighting even in their own defence, were most active upon the occasion. The rioters advanced to Germantown, and the governor fled for safety to the house of Dr. Franklin. It was by his assistance and influence that the disturbance was quelled, and the rioters prevailed upon to return to their homes. * * * * * 2. Who were the proprietaries? What did they claim? How did the assembly treat their claim? 3. What course did the assembly pursue? Why was Franklin sent to England? When did he arrive in London? 4. What course did Franklin pursue in respect to the petition? What law had been passed in Pennsylvania? 5. How did the Penn family represent this law? 6. Where was the cause examined? How was it settled? 7. In what capacity did Franklin remain in London after the conclusion of this business? 8. How was Franklin received? What honors were conferred upon him? 9. How was Franklin chiefly occupied at this time? 10. What was the musical instrument which Franklin formed? 11. When did he return to America? How was he received by the assembly? What compensation did they allow him? 13. What alarm was excited in the province in 1762? 14. Relate the substance of this paragraph. 15. What became of the remaining Indians? 16. Was the governor's proclamation of any effect? How were the rioters persuaded to return home? CHAPTER XVI.