Mohawk attitudes toward the peace soured while the Jesuits were traveling , and their warriors attacked the party en route .
In 1646 , Jesuit missionaries at Sainte - Marie among the Hurons went as envoys to the Mohawk lands to protect the fragile peace of the time .
Mohawk attitudes toward the peace soured while the Jesuit were traveling , and Jesuit 's warriors attacked the party en route .
In 1646 , Jesuit missionaries at Sainte - Marie among the Hurons went as envoys to the Mohawk lands to protect the fragile peace of the time .