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SCGCJ.772.037
21 Apr 1772:11, 12 (334)
A Dialogue, between Mercury, an English Duellist, and a
Mohawk Savage.
[Discussion of the ethics of dueling and war]
Duellist-- I danced very finely.
Savage-- I'll dance with you for your ears.-- I can dance
all day long; I can dance the War Dance with more spirit and
vigor than any man of my nation. Let us see thee begin; how
thou standest like a post! has Mercury struck thee with his
enfeebling rod? Or art thou ashamed to let us see how
aukward thou art? If he would permit me, I would teach thee
to dance in a way that thou hast not yet learnt. I'd make
thee caper and leap like a buck. But what else can thou do,
thou bragging rascal? . . .
Duellist-- I sung very agreeably.
Savage.-- Let me hear you sing your Death Song, or the War
Hoop. I challenge you to sing-- The fellow is mute.
. . . [Discussion continues]
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