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When were they obliged to watch against the Pequots ?

Where did they go armed? § Where did the general court meet at this awful crisis? At Hartford.

What did they consider in the utmost danger? The existence of the

To what danger, were they ex-colony and the lives of all the people. posed, when hunting, fishing, or cultivating their fields?

How many had been murdered by the Pequots ?

for the enjoyment of the uncorrupted gospel, and the propagation of religion and liberty in America.

"In this important crisis, a court was summoned at Hartford, on Monday, the first of May. As they were to deliberate on matters, in which the lives of the subjects, and the very existence of the colony were concerned, tne towns for the first time sent, committees.

lives and property of the colonists, attempting to raise the numerous Indian tribes of the country against them, and threatened the utter ruin of the whole colony. The inhabitants were in a feeble state, and few in number. They wanted all their men at home, to prosecute the necessary business of the plantations. They had not a sufficiency of provisions for themselves, there would therefore be the greatest difficulty "The court on mature deliberain furnishing a small army with tion, considering that the Pequots provisions abroad.-They could had killed nearly thirty of the Enneither hunt, fish, nor cultivate glish; that they had tortured, and their fields, nor travel at home, or insulted their captives in a most abroad, but at the peril of their horrible manner; that they were lives. They were obliged to keep attempting to engage all the Ina constant watch by night and day; dians, to unite for the purpose of to go armed to their daily labors, extirpating the English; and the and to the public worship. They danger the whole colony was in, were obliged to keep a constant unless some capital blow could be watch and guard at their houses of immediately given their enemies, worship on the Lord's day, and determined, that an offensive war whenever they convened for the should be carried on against them, public worship. They lay down by the three towns of Windsor, and rose up in fear and danger. If Hartford and Wethersfield. They they should raise a party of men, voted, that 90 men should be raised and send them to fight the enemy forthwith; 42 from Hartford, 30 on their own ground, it would ren- from Windsor, and 18 from Wethder the settlements proportionablyersfield. Notwithstanding the neweak at home, in case of an as- cessities and poverty of the people, sault from the enemy. Every thing all necessary supplies were voted indeed appeared dark and threat- for this little army. No sooner ening. But nothing could discour- I was this resolution adopted, than age men, who had an unshaken the people prosecuted the most confidence in the divine govern- vigorous measures, to carry it inment, and were determined to sa- to immediate and effectual execucrifice every other consideration, tion."

What most important determination was formed by the court? How many men did they vote to raise ?

Where did he belong? To
Windsor.

How old was he then? 37.
In what year was he born?
Where had he been trained to
arms? In the Netherlands.

How many from Hartford ?
How many from Windsor?
How many from Wethersfield?
How many men did Ms. deter-
mine to send against the Pequots ?fore they started ?†
200.

How many did Plymouth? 50. Chaplain of the Ct. men? Mr. Stone, of Hartford.

Commander? Capt. Jolin Ma

son.

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Who delivered to the Ct. men, a most affecting address, just be

By what, did he say they were assembled?

What did he say of the guilt of the Pequots?

With what, did he say, cruelty is always united?

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Address of the Rev. Thomasing, therefore, to prevent your cerHooker to Capt. Mason and his tain victory, but their nimble feet, little army at Hartford, when their impenetrable swamps and about to march against the Pe-woods; from these your small numbers will entice them, or your cour

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quots. "Fellow Soldiers, Countrymenage drive them. I now put the and Companions, you are this day question, Who would not fight in assembled by the special providence such a cause? fight with undaunted of God. You are not collected boldness? Do you wish for more by wild fancy, nor ferocious pas-encouragement? More I give you. sions. It is not a tumultuous as- Riches waken the soldier's sword; sembly whose actions are abortive, and though you will not obtain or if successful, produce only theft, silver and gold on the field of vicrapine, rape and murder; crimes tory, you will secure what is infiinconsistent with nature's light, in-nitely more precious; you will seconsistent with a soldier's valor. cure the liberties, the privileges and You, my dear Hearts, were select-the lives of Christ's church in this ed from your neighbors, by the god- new world. You will procure safety ly fathers of the land, for your for your affectionate wives, safety known courage, to execute such a for your prattling, harmless, smiling work. Your cause is the cause of babes. You will secure all the Heaven. The enemy have blas-blessings, enjoyed by the people of phemed your God, and slain his God in the ordinances of the gospel servants. You are only the minis-Distinguished was the honor conters of his justice. I do not pre-ferred upon David, for fighting the tend, that your enemies are carebattles of the Lord. This honor, less, or indifferent. No; their ha- O ye courageous soldiers of God, is tred is inflamed; their lips thirst now prepared for you. You will for blood; they would devour you, now execute his vengeance on the and all the people of God. But heathen; you will bind their kings my brave soldiers, their guilt has in chains, and their nobles in fetters reached the clouds; they are ripe of iron. But perhaps some one for destruction; their cruelty is no-may fear, that a fatal arrow may torious; and cruelty and cowardice ? deprive him of this honor. Let ev

What distinguished honor was conferred upon David?

If any Christian soldier should be slain, what did Mr. Hooker say, would be the reason?

In whose strength, did he exhort them to march?

How many Mohegan Indians went with Mason, against the Pequots? Seventy.

By whom, commanded? Uncas. Where did the Mohegans live? North of the Pequots.

Where was the residence of Uncas? In what is now called Norwich.

On what month and day, did Mason sail? May 10.

In how many vessels, did Mason's forces sail? Three.

How many days were they in passing down Ct. river? Five.

What most appalling difficulty did they meet with at Saybrook? A division in opinion between Capt. Mason and his officers.

prevented from destroying any considerable number of the swift footed Pequots.

From whom, had Mason received new information respecting the Pequots ? Probably from the two females, that had been captured at Wethersfield.

Where had the Pequots carried them? To their principal fort.

Who had there showed them special kindness? The wife of Mononotto.

Who was Mononotto? The chief next in authority under Sassacus. By whom had these females been redeemed? By the Dutch.

By what ransom? Six captive Pequots.

Where did the Dutch deliver their redeemed captives to the English? At Saybrook.

Name of one of these captives? Probably Swain.

Why may these females be considered as probably the saviors of What measures did the officers the colony? There is reason to bewish to pursue? To sail immedi-lieve, that the information, which ately to Pequot harbour, and attack they communicated, was the means both the Pequot forts, as soon as of inducing Mason to adopt the possible. plan he did.

Why? Such were their orders from the general court, and they wished to finish the campaign, as soon as possible.

What was Mason's plan? To sail to the mouth of the Narraganset Bay, and thence to marchto the forts, and take the Pequots by surprise.

Why did Mason object to this? What method was proposed to He had just received new informa- bring Mason and his officers to tion respecting the force and condi- agreement? Mr. Stone was retion of the Pequots. He conclud-quested most importunately to pray ed that in sailing into Pequot har- for them. bour, he should certainly be discovered; that he should be attacked at landing, and either driven back, or

How did his prayer seem to be answered? Mason's plan was most cordially adopted.

ery faithful soldier of Jesus Christ { sufficient. March then, with Chrisbe assured, that if any servant betian courage, in the strength of the taken away, it is merely because Lord. March with faith in his di the honors of this world are too nar-vine promises; and soon your row for his reward. An everlast-swords shall find your enemies; ing crown is set upon his head, be- soon they shall fall, like leaves of cause the rewards of this life are in- the forest, under your feet."

What other new arrangement? did they make at Saybrook? They sent 20 men back, to defend Ct. and took 20 of the garrison to supply their places.

Distinguished officer among the latter? Capt. Underhill.

How long were they detained at Saybrook? 4 days.

By what? Contrary winds and contrary counsels.

Where were the other 13 English and 10 Mohegans? Probably in the ships.

How far were they then from the Pequots Nearly 40 miles.

By whom, was Mason reinforced Thursday morning? Several Narraganset Indians.

Number of Indians then under Mason? Nearly 500.

What inquiry did the Indians

§ When did they sail from Say-make at Pawcatuck river? What

brook? Friday, May 19.

When did they arrive at the port in Narraganset Bay? Next day. Which way is the mouth of N. Bay from Pequot harbor? About how far?

Whom did Mason and Underhill visit on Monday? Canonicus.

was Mason's intention.

What did he assure them? That he intended to attack the Pequots in their forts.

How were the Indians affected? They were filled with terror ¿ and many of them deserted.

Where is Pawcatuck river? It

For whom, did Canonicus imme-lies mostly in R. I.; but for a few diately send? Miantonimo.

miles next the mouth, it forms the Request, made to these sachems?boundary between Ct. and R. I. That Mason and his army might pass to the Pequot forts.

Reply of Miantonimo? That he highly approved of the expedition and that he would send men with them.

Remark of Miantonimo respect ing the force of the English? That it was too small to fight the mighty Requots.

Important news received by Mason, at the plantation of Canonicus? That Capt. Patrick had arrived at Williams's plantation with 40 men from Ms.

What particular request did Capt. Patrick send? That Mason would wait, till Patrick could join him.

What prevented Mason's compliance? The impatience of his men, and the fear of being discovered by the Pequots.

§ With how many forces, did Mason march on Wednesday? 77 English, 60 Mohegans, and 200 Narragansets.

How many in the whole?

How far from fort Mystic did they encamp Thursday night? About two miles.

What did the sentinels hear during a considerable part of the night? The singing and yelling of the Pequots.

Why were the Pequots rejoicing? They had seen the English pass in their vessels, and supposed they durst not attack them. Besides, 150 warriors had been sent to the fort that evening, who the next morning, were to march out in pursuit of the English.

§ When did Mason attack fort Mystic? Friday morning, May 26.

How early was his army roused? About two hours before day.

What was their first exercise? To commend themselves to God.

Why did Mason conclude not to attack both forts at the same time? His men were much worn down with heat and fatigue, and the Indians with him were exceedingly terrified.

How far did they march that morning? About two miles. Who was their chief guide? Wequosh, a revolted Pequot.

What did Wequosh and Uncas then say of the friend-Indians? That they were much afraid.

What word did Mason send them? By no means to fly; but to take their stations at any distance, and see, if the English would fight. Where was fort Mystic situated? On the top of a hill, about six miles distant from Pequot harbor.

How was the fort formed? By long sticks of wood, set in the ground close together.

What name is given to sticks of wood, thus placed in the ground? Pales or palisadoes.

What entrances were there through these pales, into the fort ? One at the west, and one at the N. E.

At what time, in the day was the attack made? Just before the dawu.

At which entrance, did Capt. Mason attack the fort? The N. E. Who led the attack at the other? Capt. Underhill.

How near did Mason come to the fort, before he was discovered? Within a rod or two.

How was the alarm first given? By the barking of a dog. How communicated? A Pequot roared out, Owawnux! Owawnux! Meaning?

Where did some of Mason's men meet some of Underhill's? Near the centre of the fort.

What did Mason say, when victory was doubtful?

What did he then do?
What was the effect?
When the sun rose, what did it
show?

How many wigwams were burnt?
How many Indians were kill

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How long was the action? About an hour.

How was Mason's life wonderfully preserved from an Indian arrow? A man cut the bow-string, when the Indian was in the very act of shooting him.

How many Pequots escaped? 7. How many were taken prisoners? 7.

How many English were killed wounded?

Where were their surgeon, medicines and provisions?

How long did the officers consult on the hill after the battle? About an hour.

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What most joyful sight did they while thus consulting? What other discovery did they make immediately after? About 300 Pequots from the other fort. Who attacked them? Mason with a chosen party.

With what success? He put them to a stand.

For what place, did the English then march? Pequot harbor.

Where did the 300 Pequots then go? To the ruined fort."

How were they affected? They were filled with vengeance, rage and madness.

What did they do? Rushed down the hill, and most furiously pursued the English.

Who repelled them? Capt. Underhill.

Why did the friendly Indians then keep very close to the English? They were probably afraid to leave them.

How far did the Pequots follow the English? Nearly to Pequot

harbor.

With what effect? Many of the Pequots were slain; but no injury was done to the English.

How were the friendly Indians affected, when a Pequot was killcd? They would shout, and some

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