men![7]

brought it through without falter or fail?

would appear, now and then, in the shape of a Quail,

the beak and the bright ebon plumage of Yehl.[8]

mead? why 't is told in the creed of the Sagamen

strong,

blue, and gave mortals the brew that's the fountain

of song.[9]

cause the young brave overawes when in need of a

squaw,

his conduct you blame if he thus breaks the law?

self-same kobong[11] that is Father of you,

give her a wide berth; quite right of you, too.

no blessing but woe from the wedding would spring.

shade, and were strictly obeyed, when the Crow was

the King.[12]

your gratitude's small for the favours they've done,

yes, you plunder and kill the bright birds one by

one;

and the Moa has fled from the sight of the sun!

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