My life was spared!

We soon arrived to our destination of Werowocomoco, where I gathered around a fire with more than two hundred people surrounding me. Upon my arrival my hands were washed and dried by the great Queen of Appomattoc before Powhatan was brought upon to me. Powhatan was the Emperor of all the native men, which was quite apparent given the way he was dressed. His attire consisted of a magnificent robe made completely out of raccoon skins and tails and those around us were clothed in red body paint, pure white bird feathers and long chains of white beads.

Next, I was dragged before Powhatan and the rest of his men, each gripping a club in their hands. They all lifted their clubs above their heads and stared at me with great fury. This was it, it was all over... or so I thought.  Before the clubs were swung to hit my head I heard the most doleful noise, and within the blink of an eye afterward a women had thrown herself on top of me, shielding my body from complete destruction. Her name was Pocahontas and she was the King's dearest daughter. (Not to mention a total babe!) After much discussion and debate within the group of Indians, an entreaty was made. My life was spared, but with an exception. I was told by the Emperor that they would allow me to live as long as I made them various items such as bells, beads, and copper. I accepted the deal, secretly knowing that I was the real winner in the situation.


















Early yesterday morning I was encountered by Powhatan, and behind him stood about 200 of his men that asked to be my friend. I accepted the offer with great generosity and was asked by Powhatan to send two cannons and a grindstone. He declared that if I successfully granted him the items that he ask for, he would give me the country of Capahowosick and the permanent title as his son, Nantaquoud. So off to Jamestown I went, with 12 of Powhatan's trusty sidekicks by my side. For the entire walk back I waited  for the moment when they would try to murder me, so different escape plans kept circling around in the back of my mind, but luckily the dreaded moment never came. When we finally arrived at Jamestown in the morning, I retrieved the items Powhatan had ask for, handed them over to his 12 men, and sent them all back to return to their Emperor. The only thing that I can do now is hope that he is pleased.

-Captain Smith