They are the priests of pines and seem ever to be addressing the surrounding forest.
The sap was rising in the pines. The willows and aspens were bursting out in young buds.
Mingled with these were a few scattered pines, some fifty, some nearer seventy, feet high.
The whole scene formed a striking picture, whose frame was composed of the dark and tall border of pines.
Wild roses bloomed there, and the murmur of the Long River of Pines was a fit lullaby for faithful Onawandah.
Yes, there he lay among the branches of one of the sturdy pines, into which he had fallen on his way down the precipice.
Loud in the pines and cedars dim, Clear in the freshness moist and the swamp-perfume, And I with my comrades there in the night.
"No home can ever seem to me like The Pines, papa, but I appreciate your kindness, and I want you to know that I am taking this step solely for your happiness."
Reuben's courage failed then, and he cried bitterly, thinking how hard it would be to leave the dear little creature under the pines and go home alone to father.
All three directly darted after Top, but at the moment when they joined him the animal had disappeared under the waters of a large pond shaded by venerable pines.