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130 him any remained to be seen. Sequanawah had attended the conference in the sachem’s  wigwam that morning, which indicated that  he was a counselor and one of the tribe’s  principal men, perhaps a captain amongst the  warriors. In which case his avowal of friendship might result most fortunately. Later, David sought to learn more of Sequanawah  from John, but the latter’s English was too  povern.

It was mid-afternoon, toward the end of the sleep-hour, when David, seated rather  disconsolately in the shade outside his lodge,  saw two Indians approaching. He knew neither by sight, although he had already  learned to recognize a good many of the inhabitants of the village. Both were young men and each was armed with tomahawk,  knife, and spear. They motioned to him to accompany them and he did so. They led the way toward the sachem’s lodge, but instead  of entering they went past. From within the wigwam David heard the voice of Woosonametipom and another. The two Indians went on toward the gate. David saw that the watch tower was no longer occupied. At the opening in the palisade one of the Indians  fell in behind David and they passed through.