HIAWATHA'S HUNTING. Hiawatha had a friend. His name was Iagoo. Iagoo made a bow for Hia watha. It was made of wood. The string was of deerskin. Iagoo made arrows for him. The arrow-heads were of stone. They were very sharp. "Go into the deep woods," said Iagoo. "Go and shoot a reindeer." Hiawatha went into the forest. The birds saw his bow and ar row. "Do not shoot us, Hiawatha," said they. The squirrels saw him, too. Do not shoot us, Hiawatha," said they. And the little rabbits said, "Do not shoot us, Hiawatha." Hiawatha did not hear them. He did not see them. He was looking for a deer. Hiawatha hid behind some trees. Soon a deer came down the pathway. Hiawatha shot the deer. Nokomis made a feast with it. All the people came to the feast. They called Hiawatha Strong Heart. HIAWATHA'S CANOE. Hiawatha wanted a canoe. He must make it for himself. I need it to keep me warm," said the Birch Tree. "The Summer time is coming, And the Sun is warm in heaven. You do not need a cloak," said Hiawatha. At last the Birch Tree gave him her cloak. Hiawatha went to a cedar tree. "Give me of your boughs, O Cedar. I want to make my canoe strong." The Tree said, "Take my boughs, O Hiawatha." All the trees helped Hiawatha. Soon the canoe was done. Hiawatha had no oars. He did not need any. The canoe was like a fairy-boat. It floated on the water Like a yellow leaf in Autumn, Like a yellow water-lily." |