Of neighboring chiefs, and say what Sachems might

His mission threaten, or its hopes invite.

LXXXIII.

Our Founder slept; and on that night, I ween,

Deep was the slumber of that pallet low,

Calm were its dreams as was his breast serene—

Such sleep can persecutors never know;

He slept, until the dawning light was seen

Down through the dome to shine upon his brow;

Then Waban woke him to his simple cheer