So they set out toward the neighboring village. Most of them had to walk because all of the horses and canoes had been destroyed by the fire.
Father Sun sent upon them his friendly light as they trudged along.
The birds chirped from the tree-tops. They seemed to understand that these people were very sad.
At last, tired and footsore, they reached the village in which Mewanee lived.
They were glad for a place to rest.
They threw themselves face downward upon the ground and gave thanks to the Great Spirit for sending this friendly tribe to their aid.
VI
THE COUNCIL
There was very little time for rest, for they must be ready to go into the forest to kill the deer and bear.
They would need many skins and much food because they were such a large party.