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In his statement to his tribe, Chief Le Borgne displays an intricate understanding of diplomacy. He praises white men and the goods they contribute to his people and implores on his people the importance of good relations with them. The importance of good relations with these traders is evidenced when he says “We live better than our Fathers lived,” and furthermore when he states “if the white men could furnish the Serpents as they furnish us with arms, we should not carry so many of the Serpents’ Scalps.” Material blessings and militaristic ambitions would be spoiled were ...
