CHAPTER V.

Days of Sunshine and Storm.-Ravages of Pestilence.-A Raging Storm.-New Alarm of Fire.-Twelve Indians Seen.-Two Indians Appear on the Hill.-Great Alarm in the Settlement.-Measures of Defense.-More Sunny Days.-Humanity and Self-Denial of Miles Standish and Others.-Conduct of the Ship's Crew.-Excursion to Billington Sea.-The Visit of Samoset.-Treachery of Captain Hunt.-The Shipwrecked Frenchmen.-The Plague.-The Wampanoags.-More Indian Visitors.-Bad Conduct of the Billingtons. 92