[35] "Stinking-water," a spring on a slope, five miles or more from the river.

[36] Humkuyove.

27. They came to Avi-'itšierqe[37] and stood there and saw their mountains, their own place, the Providence mountains. (1 song.)

[37] "Excrement-rocks" or "mountain."

28. From there it did not take them long to reach their home. (2 songs.)

29. When they arrived, Umas-elyiθe died. (10 songs.)[38]

[38] These ten songs mention the roof, posts, and other parts of their houses—a favorite subject.

III. NYOHAIVA

CIRCUMSTANCES AND NATURE OF THE STORY