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 LXXVIII.

While thus they spake, the sun declining low, In Narraganset's shades, half veiled his light; On rapid pinions did the dark winged crow And broad plumed eagle speed their homeward flight; Warned by the signs, the twain, descending slow, In converse grave, pass down the wooded height; And, in the Sachem's sylvan palace, share Respite from hunger, toil, and present care.