The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

pie had less than he had they wanted corn very much
he might be able get them little exchange Tor swords
Smith complained that this unjust as nc had
come by invitation Powhotan treated the though
1t great joke and asked the Enghmen to proceed to
show their goods insisting however had no corn to
exchange except for swords and guns. Smith gave him
understand plainly possible that any exchange
guns absolutely impossible and then followed long
and skilful parley Greek Greek give
through the veOng day between dpo-
each looking Tor the opportunity have the
ms power Smith requested that the savages break the ice
om the river bank that his boat might
and take himself and the aboard He feeling
altogether comfortable with the bulk Of his
moved from him. and he thought that if these could be
brought ashore lie might be able surprise the
While they waiting for the Indians break away the
ice, Smith beguing the cid chief with engaging
and moving address, protesting his great devotion
whom he called great junction. Father
was somewhat OF orator himself aud knew quite well
Smith how to employ smooth and soothing OF
dearment exchanging every time Roland for Smiths OH
yer It discovered that Powhaan TO be
easily fooled lie succcedc' finally breaking away
Captain Smiths bcwitclng cloquence fled
ously with his children. looked though
with this desperate effort that he shook OIL the wchery
which Smith slowly hypnotizing him. To avoid any
suspicion nc took the OF leaving behind him
three who engage Smith, holding his
cnon while the Powhatan surrounded the cabin
which they Smith, avoid capture rushed from the
cabin and fired his pistol The savagcs tuubcd each
other their haste set safely beyond the reach OF the
bullets.
strategy and he realized that something ought be done
the uniavorabc impression which the sudden and
violent appearance of of his have made
upon the minds Of the Engshmen Accordingly, he
deputy convey Captain Smith the his great
affection and ask that nc accept OF his good will
the bracelet and string Of pearls I'm the meanwhile
Der OF Indians brought baskets Of load Smiths vessel
with and with amusing nai,ee offered guard the
guns OF the English while they loaded the boat Smith de-
oared that proceeding the Of that would be
to his liking and proceeded persuade them lay
down their which The Englshmen guarded while
Indians with celebrity carried The having
the sight Of their loaded and lighted guns OF
Ingshmcn, whatever vaorous intention they
bored
ON OF the low tide Smith his companions were
obliged remain night Wcrowocomoco They ac-
cordngy the cabins which quar-
tered The savage remained with them until nightfaH
tcrtainng them with many merry savage sports.
Tn the meantime Powhaar calling together his forces
and agang the destruction of his guests The Engshmcn
alone the Indian cabin. Suddenly Pocahonta whom
Smith described "Powhaans dearest Jewel daughter
appeared the cabin before tie Engshmen She had come
through the dark and cold night unattended from her fathers
cabin She told the English that Povhaan had provided
great for their supper and that he consprcd come
suddenly upon them prcoooupied with their supper
weapons destroy them She earnestly
,cd that if they cared for their lives they would gone
Immediately. Captain Smith grateful for this brave and