And goodly sons again about him swarm;

And peace, ’tis but a hollow truce I know,

Now reigns between him and his ancient foe.

He hates me still, and fain would do me harm,

But neither man nor demon dares offend,

Who hath the cruel Thunder-Bird for friend.


PART II.

Nature hath her élite in every land,

Sealed by her signet, felt although unseen.