Four American Indians: King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola

part in the battle excused their conduct by saying they had acted in

obedience to the Prophet's directions. They told strange stories of his urging them to battle with promises that the Great Spirit would protect them from the bullets of the enemy.

On the other hand, the Prophet said the young men who would not listen to his commands were to blame for the trouble.

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