The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
CHAPTER VIII.
1763.
INDIAN PREPARATION.
_The Indians as a military People.--Their inefficient Organization.-- Their insubordinate Spirit.--Their Improvidence.--Policy of the Indian Leaders.--Difficulties of Forest Warfare.--Defenceless Condition of the Colonies.--The Peace of Paris.--Royal Proclamation.--The War-chief. His Fasts and Vigils.--The War-feast.--The War-dance.-- Departure of the Warriors.--The Bursting of the Storm._ 145