Let there be peace."
A general expression of satisfaction pervaded both parties when it
was known that peace was arranged; and one of each side hurrying
back with the news, the rest went into the village, where, sitting
down before the principal hut, the pipe of peace was solemnly
smoked.
The two parties then mingled amicably, mutually pleased at the
termination to the hostilities; and no one would have guessed that
a few hours before they had met in deadly strife. The Raven
courteously invited the whites to stop for a night at the village;
but the invitation was declined, as all were very anxious to return
home.
Some Indians were dispatched by the Raven, who had now naturally
assumed the position of chief of the tribe, to catch horses to take
the place of those which had broken down upon the journey. The
offer of cattle was declined, as they were confident that they
should be able to procure game. They took, however, as large a
supply of fresh meat as their horses could carry.
Mr. Hardy saw that the Raven wished to avoid any private
conversation with him. He therefore drew the boys aside, and made a
proposal to them, to which they cordially agreed.
As the horses were brought up, and the whole tribe assembled, he
advanced toward the Raven with one of the boys' carbines in his
hand.
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