In the fearful, the awful, the long time ago.
Otsiketa. Say, old fellow, you must have been a great chap beyond all our memories!
Owosco. I say, old chap, where did you ever manage to store all your scalps?
Old Chief (to Medicine Man). What shall I say to these young men? They’re getting very inquisitive!
Medicine Man. I should not answer them. The proper thing to do is to assume a dignified silence.
Both sing.
When we’re attacked at any point,
Our knavery to hide,
We get ourselves behind a wall
Of silence dignified,