ocahonias ^ J»OEM §2^fginia Carter Cailemafi Class _rpS)a5:o_5' Book. lJ^S.5I5IP<^ Copyright N°. 5i)_T COPYRIGHT DEPOsrr. doug/iter to the i of AUay^ouohkomaucK bls ■ . tlre-ChriCliar, failA POCAHONTAS A POEM BY VirAinia Garter Gastleman a m BROADWAY PUBLISHING CO. 835 BROADWAY, NEW YORK LI(t«ARY of CONGRESS Iwu UoiriM Kecelvod Si? 24 I90f -Cooynirtrt Cirtry CUS& A XXc, Jlo. COPY D. Copyright, 1907. BY VIRGINIA CARTER CASTLEMAN All Rights Reserved. TO ANITA. DEDICATION. Virginia ! Mother State — thy name beloved By every patriot for its music sweet — I lay this lowly tribute at thy feet, One leaf, perchance, upon thy wreath of fame. V. c. c. POCAHON^TAS. (A descriptive narrative poem in eight parts.) 1. The Little Princess. 2. The Wizard. 3. Smith and N'ewport. 4. Coronation of Powhatan. 5. Guardian Angel. 6. The Parting. 7. Pocahontas and John Rolfe. 8. London Town. I. THE LITTLE PRINCIMSS. Many dark-eyed children played among the rushes By the waters of the inland, plain-like marshes, Made them water babies of the tall brown cat- tails, Cradled in the baskets of the plaited willows. Of them all was none more gleeful, none more artless Than the little Matoax*, dearest of the daugh- ters Of the mighty Werowance,t Powhatan the warrior Ruler of the tribes, from whom was named the river And the wigwam village and the dark-skinned natives. None in all the land, from mountain unto sea, None more brave, more stern, and none more feared than he. Dear to him the chase, the war, the trembling captives, *Matoax, tribal name of Pocahontas. fWerowance, ruler or chief. H PEELITDE And the rustling pines whose fragrance filled the air — Ah! 'TAvas in the Si^riugtime, and the world was fair. Evening came; the tired earth had dropped asleep, Born the Maytide night in silence calm and deep, Bright in azure vault of heaven the twinkling stars Vigils kept, as lover over his beloved. Only one sound the twilight stillness broke upon, Crooning of Indian mother to her babe. Fainter grew the mother-song, and died away; Then, as if inspired by oft-repeated strain. Suddenly a mocking-bird took up refrain — ISTew World nightingale whose joyous warb- ling thrills Hearts responsive to the clear, melodious trills. Did the music fall upon unheeding ears Of the Indian hunters as they slumbering lay ? Rather in their dreams those forest natives heard Echoes of the warrior's triumphant song In that hunting-ground where sings the death- less bird. POCAHONTAS. (PEELUDE.) Softly flowed the current of an ancient river Where it circled wide three beauteous emerald isles, Ceaseless lapped the waves upon the pebbled shore, Fringed with willows silvery, drooping ever- more. High upon the beach an Indian village stood, Twelve low wig-warns built upon the seasoned wood. Dark-eyed squaws the noonday meal pre])ared For the lordly hunters wdio on bounty fared. Winter's chase was over, each hunter smoked in peace (Joy in heart that Spring at length had brought release). In the open doorway, whence his proud glance strayed From the tentyard where the quiet papoose played To the newly bladed corn, the sassafras, 2 Pocahontas Dearer than his life the love of Matoax. Like the morning sunbeam was her smile, and frequent, Like the rippling water was her happy laugh- ter, In her eyes the sparkle of the evening planet, And her lips were red as brightest coral. Day by day she grew in grace of form and beauty. Till to where the river meets the rolling sea, Spread her fame as loveliest of Indian maid- ens. Born a princess of the forest, born to rule — Kule the hearts of men with chains of love — - was she. Springtime into summer passed, with wild rose wreaths Maidens decked the princess' raven locks; But in Autumn played they with the yellow corn; And in Winter oft on snowshoes circled round. "Maidens, come, we'll to the chase away, away ! Sing aloud with glee our blithesome rounde- lay, Blow our mimic bugles till the echoes ring, Over hill and dale the startled warriors bring. Gathering around the campfire we will make the night Pocahontas 3 Gay with song, dancing within the mystic light." Thus cried Matoax-Pocahontas — princess proud. On her dark locks placed a squaw tJie stag horns curved, Bound them fast with chains of pearly tinted shells, Threw a deerskin mantle o'er the rounded limbs, Hung upon her back the quiver full of arrows. Score of dusky maidens formed the royal guard, With their painted bodies and their flowing hair Untamed creatures of the forest crouched they there, Will-o'-wisp-like, darting, hiding, re-appearing. Silently they w^aited signal for the chase. Word was given, the mimic bugle shrilly blew. Echoing through the glades, wdiose startled denizens Suddenly grew still, the squirrel on the bough. Quivering deer, the otter in his secret cave. Indian maids with look intent upon the goal, Savage yells restrained, upon the chase set forth, Swift, with noiseless feet the chieftain's teepee sought. Pocahontas II. THE WIZAED. Opekankano, the White Man's deadly foe, Treacherous brother of the *Wahimsunakok, Long had lain in wait to wreak his horrid ven- geance For the kidnapping of Indians by explorers, By those traders who had lust for slaves and gold. Years had passed since first the Red Man heard the story. Years in which the WTiite Man's blood fidl for- feit paid. Paid in shipwreck, exile, famine, toil, and anguish All the debt of crime upon his kinsmen laid ; Yet did Opekankano forget not ever. And he nursed his old-time hate in secret cun- ning Till the White Face in his ship should come again. *Wahunsunakok, kingly title of Powhatan. PoCAnONTAS 5 Soon he came, tlie Brave, with few Pale Faces by him, With a friendly Indian for his only guide. At the White Oak Swamp, beside the Chicka- hominy, There did the Pamunkeys meet him, slew his comrades, Brought him captive bound to Opekankano. Him they slew not, for he was the White Man's Wizard, All the land his fame, his mighty prowess knew, And the Eed Man sought to learn his won- drous magic, Ere they led him tortured to the cruel stake. 'Twas in Wintertime, the snow lay on the ground, Brightly shone the sun upon Virginia's forests. Evergreens — the holly and the running-pine — ■ Made of woods a Christmas bower to put in mind Captive of his boyhood home in Lincolnshire. Merrie England ! far away thou seemed then Unto him whose heart beat true to thee. Friend- less Stood the Brave amid that horde of savages ; Yet undaunted was his mien, his brow serene. Cruel eyes leered at his wounds, and ea.i;er Were the hands that lured him on to horrid death. 6 Pocahontas Lo! with simple wiles the Brave defied his fate, Held to curious gaze one weapon yet untried — Ivorj compass 'twas to him, the Wizard's wand To the untutored in the lore of pathless deep. Quivering needle pointed to lode star above, While he taught them by his gestures plain how move Planets in their heavenly appointed spheres. Red Man's wonder grew to awe, to shivering fear Of that Spirit World whence came mysterious stranger. Opekankano that hour revenge forgot. Signal gave his men the death dance to delay. Unto W^erowocomoco haste away, Powhatan the final sentence to impose. Par behind them left Pamunkeys hills and dales, Journeyed with their captives to the lowlands wide. Where the Charles* curved outward to the noble Bay. In his long wigwam sat Wahunsunakok, Royal robe of raccoon skins about him wrapped. Many squaws, fantastic dressed, behind him seated, *Charles, later the York River. Pocahontas 7 While in front unbroken line of warriors stood. Painted bodies, eagle feathers, tomahawks. Showing Eed Man's warfare, customs of the race. Silently they waited the coming of the Brave. This the message sent by Opekankano: "White Face Wizard is at last the Red Man's prey. Let the death feast be prepared for him, unless Powhatan desire to set the captive free. Since from Spirit World he comes myste- riously." Deathfeast was prepared, scarce had the cap- tive come Than at sumptuous banquet was he rudely placed. Limbs unbound, once more the hope of free- dom swelled In his breast; clear was his mind and keen his eye; Quickly he surveyed the scene, beheld the squaws. Saw the warriors guarding Wahunsunakok, Closely watched by wily Opekankano, Last the deathfeast — well he knew the woeful sign — ■ Sickened then his stomach at the sight of food. Yet hard pressed, he urged him to the hateful task, 8 Pocahontas Made pretence of eating slow the while his brain Rapidly was planning to escape his doom, .Weapons none had he, e'en gone the ivory com- pass !And the pistol that erstwhile had terrified Superstitious foes, the bullets long since hid In the breast of more than one bloodthirsty savage. While he mused, the awful stillness of the place Sudden changed — Hark to the note of bugle shrill! List to the gleeful song and to the rythmic tread Of the woodnjnnphs circling round the phalanx grim, Even to the feet of Wahunsunakok, Eagle eye of Powhatan grew brighter yet, And his stern old visage softened as he gazed On the laughing princess and her retinue — Happy maidens breathless from the daring chase. Stately head he bent, but spoke no word of greeting, Powerful hand he raised, with single gesture bade Solemn silence of the curious, motley throng. Quickly mirth of Pocahontas died away, And her lightning glance at once did stray Pocahontas 9 Meeting gaze direct and true, yet fond withal, Of those eyes whose strange, mysterious power cast Spell upon her heart, that thrilled to swift response. Dark eyes softened, flashed again with sudden fire, Pocahontas stood entranced, as in a dream, Watched the heavy stones laid on the hardened earth. Saw the Brave led forth, the tomahawk up- raised — Awful moment's hush was pierced by anguished cry, As around the captive's neck her arms were flung, Precious life to save, the maiden's one desire. Sign from chieftain stayed descent of bloody axe. Guiding hand of princess led the captive for- ward — ■ "Sire, he's mine," she cried, "Adopt him for thy son. If thou Matoax lovest best of all thine own." PoAvhatan thus answered to the lovely maid, " 'Tis thy wish, Matoax ; the Wizard's life be spared ; From henceforth we name him ^son'; his peo- ple ours; Let the Brave be called for aye a Powhatan I" 10 Pocahontas Mightj shout ascended from the watching throng, As the Saxon and the Indian princess stood Hand in hand before the Wahunsimakok. Presently a guide was sent to take the Wizard Back to Jamestown, where long weeks they'd mourned him dead. PoCAHOirrAE 11 III. SMITH AND NEWPORT. ITews of Smith's escape from cruel death ere long Reached the eager ears of England's Scottish king (He who wrote the scathing Counterhlast to smoke), And he straightway sent a brilliant scarlet robe Present for the Indian "Emperor Powhatan," Ordering that the royal native should be crowned. "On fool's en-and dost thou come, Captain iN'ewport," Quoth John Smith with rising ire as he read Quaintly worded mandate from across the sea. "What is this that we must vainly search for next? 'Gold mines. South Sea Islands, and lost colo- nists !' Daily have we much ado to keep ourselves, What with starving, mutiny, and Indian raids. Questions vexed that keep our minds from rov- ing far 12 Pocahontas From these palisades our toiling hands have reared. Come, Newport, we'll set our wits to w^ork at once To unravel from this web of words the sense That our monarch would impart. Come, sit you down. Let us gaily fill our pipes with fragrant weed Such as natives grow — perchance its soothing power Anger will assuage ; vexations disappear In these wreaths of smoke King James will never see ! "Of one thing he thou assured," said New- port, smiling — ''That King James will at your hands (through me) require Full account of crowning of the Werowance, Cost of every gift bestowed upon the chief, Or upon that charming Princess Pocahontas, Humor couples with your name. Sir Presi- dent!" "Nay, Newport, a child in years, the bright- eyed maid, Yet with heart of gold and mother wit Working e'er to save oiir colony from ruin. TTo who diires vile slander make or evil think Is unworthy woman's love or England's trust." Pocahontas 13 "N'o offense was meant," the Captain quick replied, " 'Tis romantic tale, and still a nine days' won- der, Yon, the noble victim of a murderous plot, JMaiden's fancy but the arbiter of fate," ^'Idle Gossip hath her day," Smith slowly said — "Let us plan to carry out the crowding farce. May it serve to charm the haughty Powhatan, As it pleases England's monarch for the time. Yes, the scarlet robe will dazzle Indian chief, An' it is your wish to make of him a clown. 'Tis a trifling matter that; more serious far Charges given you by the London Company, Who from distant lands know naught, in truth, Of the frontier hardships, of the settler's needs. Can you not inform them in the plainest terms Of the falseness of the accusations made ? Stay ! myself will write them and boldly refute All their calumnies; set forth details in order. Calling ^spade a spade' — 'twill be my 'Answer Rude: "* "It were wiser, Mr. President, for you Moderation still to use, although in part *Smith's "Rude Answer," sent as a refutation of charges made by the London Company at the insti- gation of his enemies. 14 Pocahontas Truth be veiled; the Company it pleaseth not Always to be told of factions in our midst. Even though you, the foremost man, the brave explorer. Much have suffered, many ills have yet to bear, Still be patient, for the darkest clouds will lift, Future simlight blaze your name on history's pages. As the Saviour of the English colony — Fair Virginia ! Kaleigh's life-long hope and passion, Vast and proud possession of the Virgin Queen. You alone, Sir President, command the power Simple natives of this beauteous land to sway, Tribes to hold in check ; these struggling homes to foster, Realizing dream of years, desire of nations. You alone hold key to knowledge of this coun- try, For the which bold science will reward you well." "Key to knowledge ? — It is here," SmitK made reply. Holding up to view his lately finished maps. Work of months at cost of body and of brain. Here," he added, lifting closely written sheets, "Look! first draft of this, my "Oenerall His- torie."'f fSmith's "Generall Historie," pub. in England in 1624. Pocahontas 15 "Patience vet must have her limit, trusty friend, Comes the time for action, e'en to men of peace, Maps and Tlistorie and Answer Rude shall form Trio to convince the London Company." 16 Pocahontas IV. CORONATION OF POWHATAN. It was near the time of Indian Summer in the land, Mellow haze pervaded earth and skj and sea. White sails drifting over waters calm were mir- rored In the blue. The seagulls followed swiftly on. Up James Kiver glided in their well-manned barge Captains twain in search of Wahunsunakok. Heaped on either bank they saw the golden corn, Store of Winter food, the bread the settlers craved. Bartering kettles, beads, and ribbons gay to squaws, Aad to warriors — hatchets, knives, and some- times guns. Where the river softly curved around the isles, Boatmen spied the village of the Powhatans Partly hid by bending willows on the shore. ^'Virginia, earth's Paradise, mcthinks," quoth Smith, Pocahontas lY Following -witli his keen eyes past the river's bend To the distant slopes where dark pines touched the sky. '^On the morrow we'll explore these upper channels Where the air breathes health, to mountains penetrate, Seek a site whereon to build some future day City that shall vie with Old World's leading marts In its beauty and its splendor. Visions bright Picture E'ew World's temples rise in glorious might. Let us name this city-in-the-wilds Nonesuch!"* Xewport, better versed in ways of England's Court, Less enthused with spirit of adventure, said, "It were Aviser name yon city-in-the-wilds For some Earl or Duke in royal favor high, Who might coffers pinch and weighty influence lend To the furtherance of those dreams that grip the brain Of the Company's substitute. Sir President." ^Nonesuch, site chosen by Smith for the city later liuill a few miles away and named Richmond. 18 Pocahontas 'l^eath the shadowy willows did they moor the barge, Stepped ashore, the captains and their follow- ers. In his wigwam Powhatan received in state August visitors, inquiring errand there. When they told him England's monarch wished him croAvned "Emperor Powhatan," had presents sent for- sooth, Indian chieftain stood erect in prond disdain, ''/ am king," his look, his manner plainly said, "King of people who are natives in this land White Man covets — mine the power to give or keep." " 'Tis but token of our love for you," said Smith, While unfolding, spreading wide the scarlet robe. "Look ! this mantle sent to please your Royal Highness, This, the golden crown to place upon your head When it suits your pleasure, mighty Wero- wance. Wilt not take the gift of love from me, your ^son,' Whom from death you saved — ^you and Prin- cess brave ? Pocahontas 19 Pocaliontas, too, we have remembered well — See this coral necklace with her name en- graved." ITearer drew the forest monarch, visage brightening As upon the gorgeous robe he fixed his gaze, And with eager fingers felt the texture soft. Glittering crown he lifted (it was burnished brass!), Eyed with keen approval, nodding his assent. JSTewport tried to make the Werowance kneel — in vain! Indian will not bow, he lowering frowns in- stead, Until Pocahontas, gliding forth, did place Hand upon her sire's arm, and whisper low Words none other heard but Wahunsunakok — Smiled the haughty warrior then and slowly knelt. While they put on him the royal robe and crown, Princess deftly slipped from place the Indian mantle. Raccoon skin, with tails for fringe, exchange of gifts Which it pleased him to bestow on Brother King- As a token of his favor and esteem. 20 Pocahontas Smith with outstretched hands and words of gi'atitude, Called to him the maiden, she hut shyly came, Spoke in broken English words she knew — "My Father!" While he named her tenderly, "My dearest child," Gently clasped around her neck the coral chain, Leading her to iN'ewport, and in louder tones: "Captain, this the maid who risked her life for mine." Gallantly the Captain bowed and kissed the hand Of the Princess, murmuring praises Pocahontas Understood not fully. Then they bade adieu. Planning to set forth straightway; but Pow- hatan Urged them to remain until the morn and feast. Smoke the pipe of peace before they sailed away. Pocahontas 21 V, GrARDIAN ANGEL. "Corn we need, and plenty, too," spoke Cap- tain Smith, rro"\\Tiing as he laid his hand npon his sword. "Promise we have kept, to send you builders four, But you've failed us, Powhatan, would let us starve For the want of food while you have plenteous store. Trade in copper or in household goods we offer, But the swords and guns you ask for in ex- change Xone may part with; for these weapons are to us What your bows and arrows are to you, for- sooth — Means to gain our living — or to slay our foes! Heed you not our words, we'll find some other way Grain to garner; but with you our friendship ends." 22 POCAHOI^TAS Masterful the tone, backed by the weapon raised — Wily Powhatan was moved to shift his ground, Waiting squaws he bade to fill with yellow corn Dozen baskets that were speedy set in row 'Twixt the Werowance and the doughty Presi- dent. Parleying ensued, a second plea for guns. Guns and swords; but Smith stood firm, with darkening eye Waiting the arrival of his gallant men. Score of whom were left to break the river's ice, For 'twas Winter and the fear of "Starving Time" Was assuaged by courage and by tactics bold Such as President alone could well employ. Powhatan with baffled look and stealthy stride Sudden vanished from the room, leaving squaws. Side by side the English stood with pointed weapons, Eyes fixed on the open door whence swiftly came Savage warriors rushing madly on their prey. Fell the foremost dead; a second leaped and fell; Halted all at smell of powder, sight of smoke, PoCAHOIfTAS 23 Turned and fled with superstitious dread o'er- come. Speedily arrived the sailors and the soldiers Smith had summoned. At his word a guard detailed .Watched the Indians while they carried to the barge Baskets piled with corn, provisions dearly bought. "Here will we rest till morning dawns/' the Captain said, *'In this outpost rude we'll wait the rising of the tide. Russell, comrade brave, and West, and Percy, too. Stay with me, a guard at door ; the rest away ! Corn to watch, the stranded barge, the pinnace there." Round the open fire they sat them down awhile — On such gruesome night they had no thought for sleep. Powhatan now sent a present to the Captain, Bracelet to appease the fiery White Man's wrath ; Soon some Indians came to bring them veni- son, Feast they much enjoyed despite their secret doubts. 24' POCAHOTSTTAS Scarce liad natives left when tlirougli tlie cabin door Pocahontas stepped with wild-eyed counte- nance, .Wrung her hands and cried, "Beware the Pow- hatans ! Seek your ships; my people plot your lives to take — Would you live, begone from here, no more delay!" Her tears brave Pocahontas could no longer stay. Uprose Smith, advanced in haste to greet the maid — "Guardian Angel! fear not for the White Men's lives; We will heed your warning; it is not in vain; With these gims and swords we're safe until the dawn, xVnd with high tide will our men and ships depart. Stay not thou, I pray, since peril lurks for thee, Friend of Wliite Man ! to thy teepee hie thee back. Wait and watch and pray, as we shall surely do, Till the night shall pass and come the break of day." "Pare-thee-well, Great Spirit guard thee, Priends!" she cried — Pocahontas 25 Eack to the Indian village Pocaliontas fled. Despite her warning and their dread, the Red Men came not; For they feared the wakeful foe, the magic Kept in hiding for the time. At faintest dawn English sought the pinnace, homeward made their way. 26 Pocahontas YL THE PARTING. In the meadow by the brooklet was the wig- wam Of the old squaw, Winganameo, who to Matoax From her childhood oft had taught the folk- lore, Tales of olden days beside tlie roaring ocean Where the White Man's ships were wrecked beside the beach, Where through pine woods roamed at will the stalwart Red Men — Accomacks and Chesapeaeks and Potomekes, Tappahannocks, Wangoags, Payankatankas, And the giants of the jSTorth, Sasquesahannocks, And the Roanoaks from the magnolia South- lands. How they fought and how they Avere united, How the Powhatan his mighty rule extended — All these things the old squaw told the maiden. Under the mimosa sat Matoax often. While she listened to the old squaw's wondrous tales, ' Pocahontas 27 Learned from lier to trace the beadwork pat- terns deftly On the moccasins or on the women's mantles ; But of all the stories Winganameo told her, jSTone the maiden loved to hear so oft repeated As the legend of the lost ones of Croatan,* And the island where the bine-eyed children lived. Thus it was that Pocahontas heard of English Long before she looked upon the strange Pale Faces, Dreamed of them as little lower than the angels, With the wisdom of the ages blessed. To tlie wigwam by the brooklet came the Princess Oft at evening; told to Winganameo softly How the English called her "Guardian Angel," loved her. Gave her presents, daily asked her to their homes. Winganameo nodded sagely as she listened, But she spoke a word of warning to the Princess : "Let not Pale Face bring unto you sorrow, Matoax ; As a mother I have watched you coming, going. ^Refers to the "Lost C olony of Roanoke, 1587," (see Hawk's History of North Carolina). 28 Pocahontas Princess born, 'tis many a warrior would wed you, Better could you find a mate among your own; For the Pale Face is not of us, is a stranger; Though he love you, he will leave you for his people. And his home beyond the sea. 1 have seen it. Often have I seen it, watched him sail away Nevermore returning. Heed my words, O, Daughter!" Pocahontas listened, but her lips replied not, All her heart was mirrored in her dreaming eyes. As she sat with folded hands beneath the shadow Of mimosa branches with their pink-hued blos- soms Making fairy canopy above her head. While they sat together in the twilight hour Came to them a messenger direct from James- town, Indian hunter, many a mile he'd walked to tell To his people that the Wizard brave lay wounded Unto death within his cabin, nursed by soldiers Who would take him soon across the sea to Eng- land. Pocahontas 29 Pocahontas heard the tidings, listening quiet, But "with bated breath — spoke to Wiuganameo, Saying, "We must go, mayliap the Captain needs us." And the old squaw whispered back to her in following, "Unto Jamestown we will go together, Daugh- ter." So they journeyed onward through the field and forest. While the silver moonbeams fitful shadows made On their pathway, till they reached the settlers' country, Saw the palisades and houses of the English. "Father," cried the Princess, kneeling by the bedside Of the sometime President, who suffering lay — "Art thou wounded sore, and is it true they say That to England thou must go, or life's in dan- ger ? Winganameo comes to nurse thee at my bidding, She the old squaw of my people hath much knowledge. Many wounded, sick to death has helped to cure — Must thou go across the distant waters, Eather ?" Scarcely had the wounded Captain strength to answer. But he feebly placed his hand upon her head, 30 Pocahontas "Child, 'tis true indeed, that I am past your aid, And must seek for London surgery, since the wound From explosion of the powder festers sore ; Hence I leave our well-loved colony for Eng- land — If I live I'll come again unto Virginia. Pocahontas ! first as little maid I saw thee, Into noble womanhood I've watched thee grow- Pew and fleeting are the years we've known each other, Thou hast ever been the White Man's loyal friend. Keep the trust I give thee with my parting blessing, Still defend these homes, make peace among thy people, God reward thee, Princess, in the days to come." Painter grew his breath from pain, the watch- ing soldiers Motioned her away, she turned from them in silence. Followed by the old squaw, glided from the cabin. Tears came not that day, despair was in her heart, ' Dark the future to the lonely Indian maid. Pocahontas ^^ VII. POCAHONTAS AND JOHN EOLFE. Swiftly passed two years; the colony was From dirriiiin by Lord Delaware's arrival With supplies and words of cheer, with thank- ful prayers Unto heaven for rescue from the ^^Starvmg Time." But the Indians had resentful grown mean- while, ^ 1-1 Pocahontas long had vanished from their ken. Said the settlers questioned of the I rincess fate. Once again the colonists took courage, throve 'Is-eath the strong rule of '^Iigh Marshall Thomas Dale. Argall hold began to open trade once more With the tribes; the Potomekes he cruised among, , -i • Learned from them that Pocahontas was their ffuest, , . . I . Bribed a squaw to bring her to the waiting ship, 32 Pocahontas Carried her away to Jamestown as a hostage — Not unwilling hostage to the English race, Which she loved, though weaned from her child- hood's ardor. Day by day she came and went among the settlers With a noiseless step, with gentle courtesy That soon won for her the friendship of her cap- tors. Children loved her, played with her among the flowers Growing wild in woodland and in meadows ; And she wove them flower baskets of the rushes By the shallow pools within the wide brown marshes. Oflener she sat beside the open doorway With her beadwork, and her skilful fingers ply- ing Deftly back and forth upon the wooden frame, FashioiLcd wondrous patterns of the brightest colors For the moccasins and dresses of the women. It was thus that Rolfe, the English planter saw her. And the picture of the maiden at her beadwork Haunted long his memory as he sat alone In the home bereft of woman's love and care. Long he mused and sadly on his mournful for- tunes Pocahontas 33 Since tbe fateful sliipwreck on Bermuda's shore That had left him lonelv, left a gloomy shadow On his New World home. TJ len he broke the silence : "Others who have loved and lost to grief con- sent not, Kouse them from their sorrow unto nobler pur- pose. Well I know that melancholy claims the captive, Marks the trembling hostage for its own — Alas! Often have I seen her steal away at twilight To the cabin rude where once he lived, her hero, Where of yore his voice had welcomed her in greeting ; Or again, when none is by to watch her mourn- ing For the old days when she roamed a princess free, I myself have overheard her quiet weeping. She is lonely, needs a strong arm to protect her — Dare I then, a Saxon, wed an Indian maiden ? Lo ! I see the future brightening, love and peace In these walls abiding; and for aye united Conquering and conquered races of our land. Yes, in years to come Virginia shall bless me, Children proud their lineage trace to Poca- hontas Princess royal of the native Powhatans. 34 Pocahontas Wake, John Rolfe, from idle dreaming ! Simple wooing Better suits the brave man's case than castle- building. Friends will mock, no doubt, the sober planter's fancy, And the maid herself refuse to hear my plead- ing; Yet I dare to risk the White Man's scorning even. In such cause — with me decision's half the battle." Pocahontas at the doorway saw him coming, Saw his shadow fall upon the broidered bcad- And her nimble fingers paused, she upward glanced. Radiant smile came swiftly as she met his gaze, Por he oft had spoke her kindly since her ad- vent As a maid forlorn to dwell at once-loved James- town. Rolfe sat down beside her, (piestioning Poca- hontas Of her kindred, of the tribes that lived about them, Of her playmates in the pretty upland village, Of the warriors who had fought (and died in fighting) For the lied Man's country, for the Powhatans. Pocahontas 35 Of the old squaw, Wingaiiameo, who had taught her, Of the young bucks who had danced around the campfires. Thus at length spoke Kolfe in softened tones and serious: "Pocahontas, I am lonely. Many times Moons have waxed and waned since first I landed homeless On this shore ; still my fireside is lacking Woman's presence. And my heart was desolate Till your face I saw beside this cottage door, And your voice did stir the depths of my affec- tions. Be my wife ! An English home is ready for you, Simj^le is my wooing, but my love sincere — Pocahontas, hear me ! you are lonely, too." Surged the rich red over dusky cheek and brow, Then as sudden vanished as she answered softly, ''Thou an Englishman, to wed an Indian maiden ? 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