The following morning, therefore, at his own earnest desire, he was baptised by Williams, in the presence of his rejoicing children, and of Jyanough and Mailah, who formed a little congregation of sincere Christians in the midst of an heathen population.

The venerable Chieftain did not long survive his admission into the pale of the visible church of Christ.  His strength faded hour by hour; but he was calm and collected to the last.  He gave to Henrich all his parting directions for the government of his people, if he still continued to live among them, and to be their Sachem.  ‘But,’ he added, ’I know that your heart is with your own people, and that you desire to return to your former home.  I cannot blame you; for I well know the yearning of spirit that draws a man to his kindred, and to his father’s house.  And Oriana will go with you, and make your home and your people her own.  If this is to be, then let Jyanough be Sachem in your stead.  He also is just and upright, and will guide my warriors with courage and wisdom.  There is none besides yourself to whom I could so confidently leave them.  And now, farewell, my children!  May the good God in whom you trust receive my sinful soul for His Son’s sake; and may his blessing rest on those who have led me into the truth.’

Tisquantum had been supported in his bed, while he thus took leave of his sorrowing relatives and friends.  He now lay down, and never rose again.  Neither did he utter many more words; but lay as if engaged in thought and prayer, and occasionally fixed his failing eyes with fond affection on his child and Henrich.  At length they gently closed, and the venerable old Chief slept the sleep of death.

Oriana’s grief was deep and sincere, for she had loved her father almost passionately; but she did not now ’sorrow as those without hope’; and, ere long, she was calm.  The funeral was conducted in the simple manner of the Puritans; and all Tisquantum’s warriors stood respectfully and silently round his grave, while Williams addressed them in their own language, and exhorted them to follow the example of their departed Chief, and examine the faith of the Christians, and embrace it to the salvation of their souls.

Not long after the death of Tisquantum, and before the severity of winter prevented the journey being practicable, Henrich and his wife took leave of the Nausetts, and of their Christian friends, Jyanough and Mailah; and, accompanied by Roger Williams, and two or three Indian attendants who desired to follow their fortunes, took their way towards New Plymouth.  Their departure from Paomet was much regretted, for they were greatly beloved by the red men.  But the promotion of Jyanough to the Chieftainship gave general satisfaction; and there were even some who thought it was more consistent with their dignity and independence, to be governed by one of their own race, rather than by a pale-face, let his personal qualities he ever so estimable.