"Well, are you coming?" Brebeuf shifted to his other foot, looking up at Peter who towered over him.

"No, my people will not be joining you," Peter stated without warning, surprising the Jesuit. Noticing his clear discomfort, Peter continued, "The fort is for you and your men. We will not be caged."

"If you insist," Brebeuf shrugged, but his voice sounded more like a squeak.

Motioning to the others, he walked toward the fort, his belongings in a ...