Ponteach; Or, The Savages of America
Indians

Gripe.

Gripe.

Th' appear not fully satisfied, I think.

Catchum.

Catchum.

I do not like old Ponteach's Talk and Air,

He seems suspicious, and inclin'd to war.

Sharp.

Sharp.

They're always jealous, bloody, and revengeful,

You see that they distrust our Word and Honour;

No wonder then if they suspect the Traders,

And often charge them with downright Injustice.[Pg 137]

[Pg 137]

Gripe.

Gripe.

True, when even we that come to make them Presents,

Cannot escape their Fears and Jealousies.

Catchum.


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