A Narragansett chief afterward stated their loss at seven hundred killed in the fort and three hundred more who died of their wounds in the woods.

"You 'pend upon it, he comfortable somewhere," said the chief, consolingly.

Wait till McCraw comes, I tell you!" "McCraw is riding for his life!" said a chief, fiercely.

" "Huh!" said the old chief, grimly.

20 There in a cave asleep she lay, Lull'd by the hoarse resounding main; When a bold savage pass'd that way, Impell'd by destiny, his name Disdain. Of ample front the portly chief appear'd: The hunted bear supplied a shaggy vest; The drifted snow hung on his yellow beard, And his broad shoulders braved the furious blast.

We of the Brethren have not precisely a chief, as you call it, but there are not many of them would gainsay my word.

And his tomb befit a king, Encircled with a regal ring Which shall to latest time declare, That a princely chief lies there, Who died to set his country free, Who fell for British liberty; His renown the harp shall sing To mail clad chief and battle-king, And fire the mighty warrior's soul Long as eternal ages roll!

The blood of Zind inspires my burning hate, And dire resentment hurries on thy fate; Whom canst thou send to try the desperate strife? What valiant Chief, regardless of his life?

Thankfully the chief kneeled at Mary's feet.

'It is good,' said the old Chief, thoughtfully.