I'm guessing that they fought against forces, like the people trying to steal land so they could have enough space to live, farm, and hunt. I also think that the Native American could have traded or given valuable items to the people who were trying to take their land in exchange for the Natives to keep their land.
He says, "I promise you on my honor as a sea captain that I will do everything possible to land you in England. I will run the ship around there if I must."
