[30] Rabbits ever since have had short tails.

[31] These words are in an ancient tongue whose meaning is now known to none of the Indians, the words only being retained.

[32] The Indians formerly used this with flint to light their fires.

[33] Mīko had made good his escape before the fire got to burning well; but his beautiful silky coat of brown fur was scorched red by the heat, and has remained so ever since.

[34] Woodpeckers devour the wood worms.

[35] A worm, of course, could not fly.