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Source:
"TAH'-KOO WAH-KAN; The gospel among the Dakotas" by Stephen R. Riggs (1869) included an
appendix: "Dakota songs and music" by Alfred Longley Riggs (son of Stephen).
Song No. 2 on page 476; translation on page 460.
Context:
Sung by the faithful maiden who makes light of terror from a rejected suitor.
Transalation:
Who would of such an one be afraid! Be afraid, indeed!
Who would of such an one be afraid! Be afraid, indeed!