Question

in your own words, summarize the 4th paragraph of general scotts ultimatum. what is he basically saying? \chiefs, head - men and warriors! will you then, by resistance, compel us to resort to arms? god forbid! or will you, by flight, seek to hide yourselves in mountains and forests and thus oblige us to hunt you down? remember that, in pursuit, it may be impossible to avoid conflicts. the blood of the white man or the blood of the red man may be spilt, and, if spilt, however accidentally, it may be impossible for the discreet and humane among you, or among us, to prevent a general war and carnage. think of this, my cherokee brethren! i am an old warrior, and have been present at many a scene of slaughter, but spare me, i beseech you, the horror of witnessing the destruction of the cherokees.\

Explanation:

General Scott warns Cherokee leaders that resistance or flight will lead to conflict. He fears accidental blood - shed could spark a large - scale war and destruction of the Cherokee people, pleading with them to avoid such a tragic outcome.

Answer:

General Scott warns the Cherokee against resistance or flight, fearing it will lead to bloodshed and a general war that could destroy the Cherokee, and pleads with them to prevent this horror.