"Let him speak."
"I have come singly into the jaws of the lion, restless and remorseless
leader of the savages," returned the bold exile, "that you may hear the
words of peace. Why hath the son seen the acts of the English so
differently from the father? Massassoit was a friend of the persecuted and
patient pilgrims who have sought rest and refuge in this Bethel of the
faithful; but thou hast hardened thy heart to their prayers, and seekest
the blood of those who wish thee no wrong. Doubtless thy nature is one of
pride and mistaken vanities, like that of all thy race, and it hath seemed
needful to the vain-glory of thy name and nation to battle against men of
a different origin. But know there is one who is master of all here on
earth, as he is King of Heaven! It is his pleasure that the sweet savor of
his worship should arise from the wilderness. His will is law, and they
that would withstand do but kick against the pricks. Listen then to
peaceful counsels, that the land may be parcelled justly to meet the wants
of all, and the country be prepared for the incense of the altar.
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