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In council as a prophet, seer, young Etiwando stood, None deemed less divine than man, some thought quite a god! In councils wise, in battles brave, his countrymen did say, That none did more of honor, save Marion in his day. ..........................................................

It was on holy Christmas eve, the moon was shining bright, And on old Etiwando shed a flood of ivory light: The sentinel was heard at post, a-pacing to and fro-- ..........................................................