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8 BACKWOODS TO BORDER
Amandy was bound there all friendless and forlorn,
Her face bathed in blood and her garments all torn;
She counted revengeance in the face of her foes,
And sighed for the time when her sufferings might close.
Young Albam, the chief of the warriors, drew near
With an eye like an eagle and a step like a deer.
"Forbear!" cried young Albam. "Your tortures forbear,
This maiden shall live, by my wampun I swear.
"This maiden's freedom I do crave,
I give a sigh for her sufferings and a tear for her grave.
This night if a victim shall burn at the tree,
Young Albam, your chieftain, the victim will be."
Just before dawn a streak of red, white and blue
Was seen gliding o'er the waters in a small bark canoe.
Like some wild dove that skimmed o'er the tide,
Young Albam, with Amandy, o'er the waters did ride.
Just after dawn a white streak was seen,
O'er the blue bubbling waters thru the willows so green,
And great was the joy when she stepped on the shore,
To greet her dear father and her mother once more.
Young Albam stood by and saw them embrace,
With a sigh in his heart and a tear on his face,
And all that he asked was kindness and food,
From the parents of Amandy to the chief of the wood.
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Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964. Backwoods to Border, book, 1943; Dallas, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38306/m1/22/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Press.