The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
CHAPTER VII.
1760-1763.
ANGER OF THE INDIANS.--THE CONSPIRACY.
_Discontent of the Tribes.--Impolitic Course of the English.-- Disorders of the Fur-trade.--Military Insolence.--Intrusion of Settlers.--French Intrigue.--The Delaware Prophet.--An abortive Plot.-- Pontiac's Conspiracy.--Character of Pontiac.--Gloomy Prospects of the Indian Race.--Designs of Pontiac.--His War Messengers.--Tribes engaged in the Conspiracy.--Dissimulation of the Indians.--The War-belt among the Miamis._ 131