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Updated: June 10, 2025
She would listen to his conversation by the light of the evening star, though whenever he hinted at his passion, she would hastily retire; and twice or thrice he had caught her eyes fixed on him, when she thought herself unobserved. Hope lives on scanty aliment, and the young man did not despair. Aishkwagon-ai-bee had noticed the liking of Magisaunikwa for his daughter, and was not displeased.
On the day selected, the tribe was collected at the outpouring of the waters, to witness the achievement of Magisaunikwa, and lament his death. In great numbers they lined the banks of the stream, seeking those positions from which the best views could be obtained, while his friends watched at the foot of the cataract in canoes to rescue the body should it be thrown up by the raging water.
Henceforth, thou art to him only a flower or a painted bird. "Leelinau, the waters of the Yaupáae have extinguished the fire that burned here," and he laid his hand on his heart. He turned upon his heel and left the assemblage. Astonishment at the address of Magisaunikwa at first held all mute, but presently a cry for revenge arose among the kinsmen of the slighted maiden.
Thus things continued for some time, till one day the Sachem again addressed Wampum-hair. "Does the heart of Magisaunikwa still beat softly, like the heart of a deer!" "It beats like a man's," said the young hunter, "and not like that of a vile wild beast. The Indian should imitate the Good Spirit in his actions, and not destroy his brothers and sisters"
Strange feathers, of brilliant colors, were woven into his scalp-lock; a magnificent robe of skins depended from his shoulders; and in his hand he held a long spear, tipped with a pointed stone. "My brother is sad," he said. "Let my brother give me the half of his grief to bear." Thus exhorted, Magisaunikwa disclosed the cause of his dejection to his sympathizing friend.
Other lodges might be destitute, but there was always abundance of meat in that of Magisaunikwa and those of his friends. Happy, thought most of the girls, would she be who should lie in the bosom of the young hunter, and cook his food. But notwithstanding his devotion, Leelinau would not accept his gifts. Still he fancied he had made some impression.
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