“This shows that he is very brave,” answered their mother, “because he must first kill the wild animals, before he can wear their skins.”
“See, he has feathers in his hair and a necklace about his neck.”
“Yes,” said their mother, “this necklace is made from the teeth of wild beasts.
“These Tree-dwellers wear teeth strung on sinews about their necks, and arms and ankles.
“This shows that they have killed many wild beasts, and they are very proud to wear their teeth.
“The more necklaces and feathers and skins they have the braver they are.”
“See how near the leader goes to the rhinoceros,” shouted Rago.
“All of the other men are following him, waving their firebrands.”
“They are driving him toward the steep cliff. Now he has almost reached the edge,” cried Rago.
“He will surely fall.”