Were the friends of Hiawatha,
Chibiabos, the musician,
And the very strong man, Kwasind.
Long they lived in peace together,
Spake with naked hearts together,
Pondering much and much contriving
How the tribes of men might prosper.
VII
Hiawatha’s Sailing
“Give me of your bark, O Birch-tree!
Of your yellow bark, O Birch-tree!