Nanuntenoo, or as he is now better known as Canonchet, son
of Miantonomi, was chief of the Indians who fought this battle,
still lingered in the neighborhood. His visit in this part of the
country was to obtain seed com which he expected to plant in the
little settlements along the banks of the Connecticut. Scarcely
had the exultant shouts for his victory ceased before the now thor-
oughly aroused English were again in pursuit of their enemies.
