The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
CHAPTER XII.
1763.
PONTIAC AT THE SIEGE OF DETROIT.
_The Christian Wyandots join Pontiac.--Peril of the Garrison.--Indian Courage--The English threatened with Famine.--Pontiac's Council with the French.--His Speech.--He exacts Provision from the French.--He appoints Commissaries.--He issues Promissory Notes.--His Acuteness and Sagacity.--His Authority over his Followers.--His Magnanimity._ 183