Note 182 — Chapter XXIII · GENERAL OBSERVATIONS OF THE INDIANS ON THE WHITE PEOPLE.
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The Indians gave this name to General Wayne, because they say that he had all the cunning of this animal, who is superior to all other snakes in the manner of procuring his food. He hides himself in the grass with his head only above it, watching all around to see where the birds are building their nests, that he may know where to find the young ones when they are hatched.