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How did they ascertain, that Massasoit was not dead ?

What rendered it difficult for them to enter Massasoit's house, when they arrived?

In what state, did Winslow find him? Quite blind, and extremely sick.

With what success, did Mr. Winslow use means for the restor

For what purpose, were the In-ation of Massasoit's health? He dians there making a horrible noise?

Who, did they tell him, was come to see him?

fit as this, to enter into more friendly terms with him, and the rest of the sachems thereabouts; hoping, through the blessing of God, it would be a means in that unsettled state, to settle their affections towards us; and though it were somewhat dangerous, in respect of our personal safety, yet esteeming it the best means, leaving the event to God in his mercy, I resolved to put it in practice, if Mr. Hambden and Hobbamak_durst attempt it with me, whom I found willing. So we went toward Mattapuyst.

was immediately better, and soon recovered.

For whom else, did Mr. Winslow use the same means?

of lamentation and unfeigned sorrow, as would have made the hardest heart relent.

"At length, we came to Mattapuyst, and went to the Sachem's place. Conbatant was not at home, but at Pokanokick, five or six miles off. The squaw sachem gave us friendly entertainment. Here we inquired again concerning Massasoit. They thought him dead; but knew no certainty. Whereupon, I hired one to go with all expedition to Pokanokick, that we might know the certainty thereof, and withal to acquaint Conbatant with our being there. About half an hour before sun-setting, the mes

he was not yet dead, though there was no hope, that we should find him living. Upon this, we were much revived, and set forward with all speed, though it was late within night, when we got thither. About two of the clock, that afternoon, the Dutchman had departed, so that, in that respect, our journey was frustrate.

"In the way, Hobbamak manifesting a troubled spirit, brake forth into these speeches, Neen womasu, Sagamus, Neen womasu, Saga-senger returned, and told us, that mus, &c. "My loving Sachem! My loving Sachem! many have I known, but never any like thee!" Then turning to me, he said, whilst I lived, I should never see his like among the Indians. He was no liar; he was not bloody and cruel, like other Indians; in anger and passion, he was soon reclaimed; easy to be reconciled towards such as had offended him; ruled by reason, in such measure, as he would not scorn the advice of mean men ; and that he governed his men better with few strokes, than others did with many, truly loving where he loved; yea, he feared, we had not a faithful friend left among the Indians, shewing how often he restrained their malice. He continued a long speech, with such signs

"When we came thither, we found the house so full of men, as we could scarce get in, though they used their best diligence to make way for us. They were in the midst of their charms for him, making such a hellish noise, as distempered us that were well, and therefore unlike to ease him that was sick. About him, were six or eight women, who chafed his arms

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about him, were much rejoiced; saying, he had not swallowed any thing in two days before. Then I desired to see his mouth, which was exceedingly furred, and his tongue swelled in such a manner, that it was not possible for him to eat such meat as they had. Then I washed his mouth, and scraped his tongue; after which, I gave him more of the confection, which he swallowed with more readiness. Then he desired to drink. I dissolved some of it in water, and gave him thereof; and within half an hour, this wrought a great alteration in him, and presently after, his sight began to come to him. Then I gave him more, and told him of a mishap we had by the way, in breaking a bottle of drink, which the Governor also sent him, saying, if he would send any of his men to Plymouth, I would send for more of the same; also for chickens, to make him broth, and for other things, which, I knew, were good for him, and would stay the return of the messenger. This he took marvellous kindly, and appointed some, who were ready to

and legs, to keep heat in him. When they had made an end of their charming, one told him, that his friends the English had come to see him. Having his understanding left, though his sight wholly gone, he asked, who was come. They told him Winsnow; (for they cannot pronounce the letter L.; but ordinarily N in place of it :) he desired to speak with me. When I came to him, and they told him of it, he put forth his hand to me, which I took; then he said twice, though very inwardly, "Keen Winsnow?" "Art thou Winslow?" I answered "Ahhe," that is "Yes." Then he doubled these words, "Matta neen wonckunet namen, Winsnow!" that is to say, "O Winslow, I shall never see thee again!" Then I called Hobbamak, and desired him to tell Massasoit, that the Governor, hearing of his sickness, was sorry for the same; and though, by reason of many businesses, he could not himself come, yet ne had sent me, with such things for him, as he thought most likely to do him good in this extremity; and whereof, if he pleased to take, I would present-go, by two of the clock in the mornly give him; which he desired; and having a confection of many comfortable conserves on the point of my knife, I gave him some, which I could scarce get through his teeth. When it was dissolved in his mouth, he swallowed the juice of it, whereat those that were

ing; against which time, I made ready a letter, declaring our good success, and desiring such things as were proper. He requested me, that I would the next day take my piece, and kill him some fowl, and make him such pottage, as he had eaten at Plymouth, which I promis

tween Plymouth and Boston, a little nearer to Boston than to Plymouth.

Present name of Wessagusset?

Weymouth.

Why did the Massachusetts wish to destroy the Plymotheans? To prevent their revenging the destruction of Weston's colony.

How many tribes had the Mas

Object of this conspiracy? Firstsachusetts persuaded to unite with to destroy all Weston's men, and then all the Plymotheans.

them in this conspiracy? Seven. Where were these tribes situat

Why did the Massachusetts wished? Most of them on Cape Cod, or other parts near to Plymouth.

to destroy Weston's colony? Some of Weston's men had greatly incensed the Massachusetts by stealing their corn, &c. and by telling them, that their governor would come, and take away their corn by force,

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What method did Massasoit recommend to crush the conspiracy? To seize and put to death the chief conspirators.†

What request did the Plymothe

ed; but his stomach coming to him, & recovery, he brake forth into these I must needs make him some with-speeches: "Now I see the English out fowl, before I went abroad. I are my friends, and love me. caused a woman to bruise some Whilst I live, I will never forget corn, and take the flour from it, this kindness, they have shewed and set the broken corn in a pip- me." At our coming away, he kin, (for they have earthen pots of called Hobbamak to him, and pri all sizes.) When the day broke, vately told him of a plot of the Maswe went out to seek herbs, (it be-sachusetts against Weston's Coloing the middle of March) but couldny, and so against us. But he not find any but strawberry leaves, of which I gathered a handful, and put into the same, and because I had nothing to relish it, I went forth again, and pulled up a sassafras root, and sliced a piece, and boiled it, till it had a good relish. Of this broth, I gave him a pint,ernor, and also to ourselves, for which he drank, and liked it well; after this, his sight mended, and he took some rest. That morning he caused me to spend in going among the sick in the town, requesting me to wash their mouths, and give them some of the same I gave him. This pains I took willingly, though it were much offensive to me.

"When the messengers were returned, finding his stomach come to him, he would not have the chickens killed, but kept them for breed. Neither durst we give him any physic, because he was so much altered, not doubting of his recovery, if he were careful. Upon his

would neither join therein. nor give way to any of his. With this he charged him to acquaint me, by the way, that I might inform the Governor. Being fitted for our return, we took leave of him, who returned many thanks to our Gov

our labor and love. The like did all that were about him. So we departed."

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+ NOTE K. The greatest Exploit of Captain Standish.

On this alarming occasion, the whole company of the Plymotheans were assembled in court. Such was their confidence in Gov. Bradford, that they requested him and Mr. Allerton his assistant, to concert the best measures for their safety. The result was, to strengthen the fortifications, to be vigilant at home, and to send such a force to the Bay of Ms. under Captain

ans then make to the governor and assistant?

With how many men, was Capt. Standish sent to Weston's plantation?

For what purpose?

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Why did not the surviving conspirators sue for peace?

What measure did Weston's men

What Indians there insulted and adopt, to avoid the evil consequenthreatened Capt. Standish?

What ensued?

Who commenced the attack? Capt. Standish.

With what, did he slay Pecksuot? How many Indians were slain in the whole?

What was done with the head of Wittuwamat?-Why?

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What did Mr. Robinson say, when he heard of the death of these Indians? "O that you had converted some, before you had killed any !"

What was the effect of this sudden execution?

ces ?

How soon was this after its commencement?

What method did the Plymotheans adopt, to increase their crop of corn? Each family had a separate field.

What had been their practice the two first years? They had labored in common upon fields belonging equally to all.

Consequence of separate fields ? Greater industry, and the prospect of much more corn.

What great calamity were they soon called to endure? Almost en

ger. One of these poor wretches was Ianough, sachem of Mattachiest, now part of Barnstable and Yarmouth. In the midst of these distractions, Ianough said, that the God of the English was offended with them, and would destroy them in his anger.

on's people were so apprehensive of the consequences of this affair, that they quitted the plantation.

Standish, as he should judge sufficient to crush the conspiracy. Standish with 8 thosen men, and the faithful Hobbamak for a guide, went in the shallop to Weston's plantation, having goods, as usual, to trade with the Indians. Here he met the persons, who had been named as conspirators, particular- The surviving conspirators would lv Pecksuot and Wittuwamat. have sued for peace; but were These Indians insulted and threat-afraid to go to Plymouth. Westened Capt. Standish. A quarrel ensued. Standish, snatching a knife from the neck of Pecksuot, killed this proud boaster with his own weapon. Others killed Wittuwa-within one year after it began. He mat, whose head, according to their orders, they carried to Plymouth, to terrify the rest of the conspiraFive other Indians were slain. This sudden execution so terrified and amazed the other conspirators, that they forsook their houses, running to and fro, like men distracted, living in swamps and deserts. In this way, many of them died of cold, disease and hun

tors.

Thus ended Weston's plantation,

had been one of the adventurers to Plymouth; but quitted them, and took a separate patent; and his plantation was intended to rival that of Plymouth. He sent his colony, without coming in person to America, till after the dispersion of his people; some of whom, he found among the eastern fishermen, and of them he first heard of the ruin of his enterprise.-Belknap.

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From what cause? Drought. For how many weeks, had they no rain? Eight or nine. What special means adopt to avert the evil? How long did the public religious exercises continue? Eight or nine hours.

What was the issue?

How did they notice this blessing? When commenced the settlement of N. H.?

From what country, were the first settlers?

At the mouth of what river, did they commence a settlement?

Öldest town in N. H.?

Which way is Dover from Portsmouth-from York?

How long did the settlement of Dover commence, after that of Plymouth ?-of Jamestown?

In what year, was the London company dissolved?

* NOTE L. Conspiracy of Lyford and Old

ham.

By what king?
Under what pretext?

How many years after its forma-
tion-after the settlement of
Jamestown?-of Plymouth ?-of
Dover.

How many years after the birth of Wickliff? 300.

In what year, was W. born? Who assumed the government of the Va. colony, when the charter was taken away?

Who appointed the governor? In whom, was vested the power of government?

How much money had the Company expended upon the colony? How many persons had been sent over ?

How many survived in 1624?
Successor of James I. ?
In what year ? |

Condition of the colony under
Charles I. ?

From what cause? From his severe and arbitrary restraints.

CHAPTER XXV.-p. 25.

Conspiracy of Lyford and Oldham. Magistrates of Plymouth, &c.

What distinguished character joined the Plymotheans in 1624 ?*

mitting themselves to the mercy of the winds and waves, under the guidance of their Almighty Friend. We have seen the little company With trembling solicitude, we have of the Plymothean Pilgrims, in the followed them across the mountain first place, determining to forsake waves of the angry deep, while, all for Christ. We have seen them there often seemed but a step bepersecuted, afflicted, distressed, tween them and death. We have though not in despair. We have had the satisfaction to view them seen them quitting their dear-loved safely anchored in their desired hahomes and country, and flying to a ven, secure from rocks and shoals neighboring community, that kind- and tides and storms. Having rely opened her arms, to receive them. joiced with them here for a moWe have seen these devoted Pil-ment, we have found, that this was grims determining to seek a refuge not their rest. We have seen them in the new world, and then com- enduring still greater hardships and

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