XLIX.

Back reeled the savage with a dismal howl,

And on the earth like stricken bullock fell.

But still new terrors filled the father’s soul;

He heard another and more fearful yell;

Across the glade a new assailant stole;

The blaze reviving showed his movements well;

And Williams sprang his warrior to sustain,

Just as he strained the yielding bow again.

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