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Young Lion of the Woods

CHAPTER III
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Her wigwam will be made of the same kind of bark and ornamented with pearls and precious stones.

She will wear a neck-lace of jewels and on her head will be a crown of glory." Paul, weary and sad, went to his canoe, launched it and sailed down the river to catch some fish for supper, and Mrs.Godfrey proceeded to prepare the body of old Mag for burial, while the children played around the wigwam.

When the Indian had returned he found all that remained of his mother neatly prepared for the grave.
The black and red plaid shawl was wound round and round the body from head to feet, no part being visible but the face.

Margaret had fastened the shawl at the throat with a silver brooch.

Old Mag, as she lay upon the camp bed, resembled a dead Highlander.


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