The book The Indian: On the Battle-Field And in the Wigwam was written by author Frost, John, 1800-1859 Here you can read free online of The Indian: On the Battle-Field And in the Wigwam book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Indian: On the Battle-Field And in the Wigwam a good or bad book?
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But he rejected the offer with con- tempt. He was commanded to comply. He answered that killing him would not end the war. Some of the soldiers reminded him that he had threatened to burn the English in their houses; and that in spite of a late treaty, he had boasted that he would not give up a Wampanoag, or the paring of the nail of a Wampanoag. He replied that others were as forward for the war as himself, and that he wished to hear no more about it. Dennison, filled with joy at his good fort...une, soon after returned to Stonington. Canonchet CANONCHET. 123 was not kept long in suspense, in regard to his fate. The officers decided that he should be shot. The sentence was announced to him, and his reply was, " I like it well. I shall die before my heart is soft, or I shall say any thing unworthy of myself." When charged with cruelty and treachery, he reminded his foes that they had killed his father, and burned his people at Narragansett. Through all his captivity, Canonchet evinced a pride of soul that danger could not fright nor suffering bend.
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