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Rh White the Ininewug, the wedge-men,

Red are all the other pieces;

Five tens and an eight are counted."

Thus he taught the game of hazard,

Thus displayed it and explained it,

Running through its various chances,

Various changes, various meanings:

Twenty curious eyes stared at him,

Full of eagerness stared at him.

"Many games," said old Iagoo,

"Many games of skill and hazard

Have I seen in different nations,

Have I played in different countries.

He who plays with old Iagoo

Must have very nimble fingers;

Though you think yourself so skilful

I can beat you, Pau-Puk-Keewis,

I can even give you lessons

In your game of Bowl and Counters!"

So they sat and played together,