And our hearts be more united,
Give me as my wife this maiden,
Minnehaha, Laughing Water,
Loveliest of Dacotah women!”
Act, Hiawatha:
Reseats himself, looking expectantly and earnestly at the Arrow-maker for his reply.
Act, Arrow-maker:
And the ancient Arrow-maker
Paused a moment ere he answered,
Smoked a little while in silence,