To summarize, the document begins with Smith’s words to Powhatan. He claims that while he fulfilled his side of the bargain by supplying Powhatan with men, Powhatan unjustly refused to trade with the colonists; while he also admits that he hasn’t supplied the Native Americans with their desired artillery, he asserts that he never agreed to do so. Replying that Powhatan’s misgivings are due to suspicions that the English come not as friends but to conquer his people, Powhatan asks that Smith leave his weapons behind, for his people hesitate to trade with those so heavily armed. The next day, Powhatan continues by explaining how poorly they would both fair should relations sour. After expressing his desire that peace remain even after his successors take over, Powhatan repeats his worry that Smith and his people came for less than friendly reasons.
