Again the answer came.
But this time the voices were nearer.
Then Firekeeper knew that the women and children were coming.
Soon she heard their calls again, and again she called to them.
This happened several times, each time the voices sounding nearer.
In this way Firekeeper helped the women to find the way to the spot.
She kept watch until they came in sight.
There were women carrying flaming torches, and others with babies strapped to their backs.
Children followed close to their mothers’ heels or ran along beside them.