The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
The Sunday Times-D ispatcI1s

lie added that II they had for they would be dis
appointed because he himself had and that his pco
pie had less than he had but they wanted very mcl
might be able to get them little in exchange for swords
Smith complained that this treatment unjust, he had
by invitation Powhatan treated the though
it great joke and asked the Engismen to proceed to
show their goods insisting however, that he had to
exchange except for swords and guns Smith gave him to
understand plainly possible that exchange OF swords
absolutely impossible, and then followed long
and skfu parey. Greek met Greek; it give and take
through the veong day between two smart masters OF dipo
macy each looking for the opportunity to have the other in
his power Smith requested that the break the ice
fom the river bank that his boat might the shore
and take himself and the aboard He not feeling
altogether comfortable with the bulk of his far
moved from him. and he thought that these could be
brought ashore he might be able to surprise the old chief
While they waiting for the Indians to break the
ice Smith beguling the old chief with most engaging
and moving address, protesting his great devotion to the Chief
whom he called with great junction. Father but Powhatan
somewhat Of himself, and knew quite well
Smith how to employ smooth and soothing terms OF en-
dearment exchanging time Roland Tor Smith OIL
yer It discovered that Powtatan not TO be
easily fooled He succeeded finally in breaking from
Captain Smiths bewcng eoquence and fled unceremoni-
with his and children. 1t looked though 1t
with this desperate effort that he shook Off the Wltehery
into which Smith slowly hypnotzng him 10 avoid any
suspicion took the preeaution OF leaving behind him two
three who engage Smith, holding his at
cntion while the Powatan warriors surrounded the cabin in
which they Smith, avoid capture, rushed from the
cabin and fired his pistol The savages tubcd over each
in their haste get safely beyond the reach OF the
bullets
Pownatan greatly chagrined at the failure OF this
strategy realized that something ought to be done to
remove unavorabe impression which the sudden and
violent of many of his must have made
upon minds of the Englishmen Accordingly he sent
deputy Captain Smith the OF his great
affection and ask that he accept tokens OF his good VIII
the bracelet and string OF pearls In the meanwhile nunl-
Indians brought baskets OF to load Smiths vessel
with and with amusing naivee offered to guard the
guns the English while they loaded the boat Smith de-
cared proceeding just the Of that would be
his liking and proceeded to persuade them to lay
down their arms which the ngshmen guarded while the
Indians celebrity carried the aboard having lost at
the sight their loaded and lighted guns in the hands OF the
ngisnmen whatever vslorous intention they have ar-
bored. 6ss2
the low tide Smith and his companions
obliged to remain over night Werowocomoco They
cordngy returned the cabins in which they had been
tered The savages remained with them until nightfall
Pertaining them with many merry savage sports.
In the meantime Powhaan calling together his forces
and asiating destruction OF his guests The Englishmcn
were alone in the Indian cabin Suddenly Pocaontas whom
Smith described "Powaans dearest jewel and daughter
appeared the cabin before the 1ngshmen She had
through the dark and cold night unattended from her fathers
cabin She told the English that Powhaan had provided
great for their supper and that he consped to
suddenly upon them pcoccupied with their and with
hcir weapons destroy them She therefore earnestly
advised that they cared for their lives they would be gone
Immediately. Captain Smith, grateful for this brave and
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