Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Constance D'Arcy Mackay
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[Powhatan touches him on shoulder.
POWHATAN (grunting). Umph! [Indicates by gesture peace-pipe which has been lit at fire. All braves sit in semicircle facing audience, and pass it (not too slowly!) from one to another, including Smith and Powhatan. Then all rise. SMITH (standing center). John Smith goes to Jamestown. John Smith friend of great chief, Powhatan. Palefaces always remember Powhatan! Always remember Pocahontas! BRAVES (all together). Wah! Wah! Wah! [Exit Smith, right. Smith is watched by the Indians in silence deep and respectful. POCAHONTAS (to Powhatan). Great Chief safely returned. Captive set free. Shall we go yonder? (Points.) Pray to River God? [Powhatan nods gravely. He and Pocahontas exeunt left. The braves follow next. The Indian maidens, women, and children form the end of |
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