Instantly the pup became an immense dog which rushed at the Bears and drove them back.
Then he put down the second pup, saying, “Grow up quick, Spot, and help me!” and another savage dog attacked and put to rout the last of his enemies.
Then the young man returned to the Bear chief’s wigwam for his nine brothers. He took down the pieces of their bodies and laid them side by side, and they all came to life and followed the hero and his Bear wife back to their own camp, where they were welcomed with great rejoicings.
THE GIRL WHO REJECTED HER COUSIN
In the old days, a chief’s daughter was expected to marry the son of her uncle, and so keep the chieftainship in the family. But there was once a proud princess who behaved very badly to her cousin when he came wooing, according to the custom.
“I must be sure that you love me,” she said.
“I do love you,” he declared.
Upon which she answered, “Then prove your love by making a cut down your right cheek.”
The young man immediately took out his knife and slashed his right cheek so that the blood streamed over his face.