Chapter 5 No.5

"They are strong; could not they aid us?"

Thought the maiden band amazed;

"Conquered, these could well obey us!"

Dreamed the warriors as they gazed.

Falsely answered cunning "Star-Child,"

Smiling as they slowly met,

While the women's frequent questions

Were to laughter's music set,

"Who is chief among you, tell us?"

"He is far! Is she your queen

With the shells and deer-teeth broidered,

Decked with sheen of gold between?"

"Yea; she slays the bear, the grizzly:

Light her empire on us lies;

With the love she rules her courser

Guides and guards us 'Laughing Eyes'!"