The path was open, and his foot was light;
The Shawmut[20] hunters would with greedy ear
Hear in what covert couched their stricken deer.
[20] The Indian name for Boston.
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Then, with a hideous yell that rent the skies,
He sternly turned and tow’rd Mooshausick flew.
Waban who watched the scene with blazing eyes,
Swift answer gave in shouts of valor true.
From threats like these our Sire might harm surmise,