Came from the east, and o’er the waters blue,
Brought his loud thunders in the big canoe:
“Yes, ere he came, Pocasset’s martial band
Did at our bidding come to fight the foe,
And the tall warriors of the Nipnet land
Rushed with swift foot to bend our battle bow;
And e’en the dog of Haup did cringing stand
Beside our wigwam, and his tribute show.
Then we were strong—we fought the Maquas fell,