(To them enter three women of the campody of Sagharawite, carrying perfect-patterned, bowl-shaped baskets, with gifts of food for the Chisera. Seegooche, the Chiefs wife, is old and full of dignity. Tiawa is old and sharp, but Wacoba is a comfortable, comely matron, who wears a blanket modestly yet to conceal charms not past their prime. Seegooche and Tiawa wear basket caps, but Wacoba has a bandeau of bright beads about her hair. They show signs of agitation, instantly subdued at sight of the men.)
Seegooche
Is this true what Tavwots has told us, that the Castacs are upon us?
Choco
No nearer than Pahrump. Not so near by the time we have done with them. What gifts have you?
Tiawa
The best the camp affords. Think you we would stint when the smoke of the Castacs goes up within our borders?
Wacoba
Where is she?
Choco