When at last the fox reached the mainland, he jumped ashore and hastened
home.




HIAWATHA'S BROTHERS


Of all beasts he learned the language,
Learned their names and all their secrets,
How the beavers built their lodges,
Where the squirrels hid their acorns,
How the reindeer ran so swiftly,
Why the rabbit was so timid,
Talked with them whene'er he met them,
Called them "Hiawatha's Brothers."

HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.




THE BEAVERS' LODGE


Big Chief had traveled a long distance through the forest. At last he
reached the shore of a lake.

He was very tired, so he sat down upon a rock to rest.