"Brother,

"I have somewhat to say to you, and I hope you will not be offended when I tell you of your faults. You know that when you were reading your books [the Bible] in town, I would not let the boys or any one disturb you; but now when I was praying, I saw you laughing. I do not think that you look upon praying as a foolish thing; - I believe you pray yourself. But perhaps you may think my mode, or manner of praying foolish; if so, you ought in a friendly manner to instruct me, and not make sport of sacred things."

Statement from Tecaughretanego to Scoouwa a.k.a. James Smith as related in Smith's journal: Scoouwa: James Smith's Indian Captivity Narrative, The Ohio Historical Society, 1978 edition, p112.