Voiceover: He [Smith] also spins the romantic tale. From a literary point of view, it makes a much better story. Of course, she was around 11 years old; he was 27.
Penney: They certainly knew of each other, but the romance, uh, between them very likely was total fiction, on the part ...on John Smith's part. (dialog at minute 2:00 of short clip) |
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair When her daddy tried to kill him She said, "Daddy, oh don't you dare" He gives me fever with his kisses Fever when he holds me tight Fever I'm his missus And daddy won't you treat him right Fever by Peggy Lee on YouTube |