Against their brother? It is better far,—
If it be true such vengeance he have sought,—
Than that he lurk among the bushes here,
To fill our days with care and nights with fear.
XXXV.
“But, Waban, I have now a task for thee;—
Think not of him; but let thy mind be here.
Whilst snows o’erspread the earth and ice the sea,
I parted from my wife and children dear;
’Twas stormy night, the hunter sheltered me,