All hast thou saved from ruthless enemies,

Take what thou wilt, and take what best may please.”

LXXVI.

Our Father answered—“give me bounds and deeds—

No lands I take but such as parchment names;

To future ages will I leave no seeds

To yield a harvest of discordant claims;

If name I must, I name fair Seekonk’s meads—

What first I craved still satisfies my aims;

These and the friendship of my neighbors are