Having feasted him after their best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation was held, but the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan : then as many as could... The Family Magazine - Page 881837Full view - About this book
| Frederic W. Gleach - History - 2000 - 262 pages
...entrance before the king all the people gave a great shout. The queen of Appomattox was appointed to bring him water to wash his hands, and another brought him...bunch of feathers, instead of a towel, to dry them. Having feasted him after their best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation was held, but... | |
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