It is a maxim with the Iroquois, that a chief’s skin should be thicker
than that of the thorn locust, that it may not be penetrated by the
thorns.
Indian speakers never impugn each other’s _motives_ when speaking in
public council. In this, they offer an example.
Mr. Strong says, Silversmith of Onondaga, has the tradition of the war
with the Eries.