The Wonderful Story of Washington

pplies, and also suitable presents for the Indians. A grand ceremonial of presentation took place. The pompous ceremonial seemed to be very dear to the heart of those so-called simple c

iors with the medals, which they were to wear in memory of the

e, so, in elaborate ceremonial, Washington bestowed upon him the name Fairfax. The princip

camp, especially for the benefit of the Indians. This was done, and the imagination can picture the motley assemb

trivial to read of the fear with which Washington's wilderness army heard of the approach of ninety Frenchmen. But, in truth, this handful of men

with a choice lot of French prisoners. The scouts had certainly been well scared. The ninety French warriors were found to be nine

ish officers toward Colonial officers, and showed the state of mind which

sion direct from the King, Washington held his by Colonial authority; therefore, Captain Mackay belie

anything in common with Washington's men. No matter what Washington urged as to their common danger and

tion was doubtless very valuable in handling even more delicate and fooli