“They have plenty of food to give you if you need it.
“They are glad that your son has been returned to you.”
This message made the Lake-Dweller people very happy, and before separating, they planned to come together that night for a feast of thanksgiving.
At sunset, as they sat eating and drinking, they made a solemn pledge that some day they would conquer the Bear tribe and get back their bronze.
That night the moon shone upon them, as they stood with outstretched arms, praying to it for strength to fulfil their vow.
THE END
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