Narragansett (Other side of the river). They were located within the limits of Rhode Island and the islands in the vicinity. From time immemorial they waged war against the Pequods. They were a resolute people, believed in what they considered their rights and were formidable in defending them. Their Sachems were always ready to sustain the high spirits of their people. They were' never friendly to the English and the only one that they apparently had any respect for was Roger Wil- liams, and to him and the refugees that accompanied him they gave a narrow neck of land that they might sit down in peace and enjoy it forever.
