they hoped that his shining qualities would draw back the thoughts of leelinau from that spirit - land whither she seemed to have wholly directed her affections . it was this chief 's son whom iagoo had pictured as the corn - taker , but , without objecting to his age , or giving any other reason , leelinau firmly declined his proposals . the parents ascribed the young daughter 's hesitancy to maiden fear , and paying no further heed to her refusal , a day was fixed for the marriage - visit to the lodge . the young warrior came to the lodge - door , and leelinau refused to see him ; informing her parents , at the same time , that she would never consent to the match .
maiden fear .
what did leelinau's parents ascribe leelinau's hesitancy as ?
what did leelinau's parents ascribe leelinau's hesitancy as ?