23/30 For God smiles here. Then an aged Delaware chief rose, with a mien of profound thought, and slowly paced before the circle of chiefs. Presently he stopped, turned to the awaiting Indians, and spoke: "Netawatwees is almost persuaded to be a Christian." He resumed his seat. At length a venerable-looking chieftain got up: "White Eyes hears the rumbling thunder in his ears. The smoke blows from his eyes. |