They were the Illinois, the Missouris, the Osages and other nations yet more remote. There were also with them, the Ottawa Chief, Saguina, and also the Potawatamies, the Sacs, and some Menomenies. Detroit never saw such a collection of people. It is surprising how much all these nations are irritated against the Mascoutins and the Ottagamies. This army marched in good order, with as many flags, as there were different nations, and it proceeded directly to the 'Fort of the Hurons.
Affairs are too pressing.
We must enter immediately into our Father's Fort, and fight for him. As he has always had pity on us, and as he has loved us, we ought to die for him. And don't you see that smoke also. They are these women of your village, Saguina, who are burning there, and your wife is among them. Not another word was necessary.