And vacant in the council is thy seat.

When aid we need, we will to him apply

Who conquers thee, and slays thy deity.”

LII.

A while the throngs sate as in deep amaze—

A while ’twas doubtful what might be their mood;

At length wild shoutings they began to raise;—

One transport filled the total multitude;

Their Sachem’s boldness cheerly did they praise,

For long had they with dread the wizard viewed;