The league of the Iroquois and other legends : from the Indian muse

HAYO-WENT-HA'S PARTING WORDS, 201
It through all the years shall live,
Till all nobleness shall fail ;
And to each protection give,
That no foe may dare assail,
But in coward weakness flee
Flee in trembling terror, when
On the war-path bold they see
Aquan-uschi-oni Men. 57
Brothers !
that before me stand,
You my People's bond and stay,
Chiefs and braves of many a band
Builders of the coming day ;
Brothers ! as I still were near,
Be ye bold and brave and true ;
Listen ! while you still may hear,
Hayo-went-ha's words are few.
Brothers !
keep the Council-flame
Bright as is to-day its blaze ;
And, that more your name and fame
Heighten in the after-days,
Know ye, who to lead and teach
Foremost in the Council stand,
He who wisest is in speech,
He is greatest in the land.