The Chisera
(Quivering, but controlling herself.) Padahoon, now by this I am minded to prove what the gods can do against tale-bearers and snakes in the grass! (Balancing her medicine stick for a moment, she seems on the point of invoking the gods against him, but thinks better of it.) Nay, but the gods have greater affairs. (Sound of the drums in the direction of the camp.) Now I go to prepare strong medicine so that you shall know, Padahoon, how the gods choose between you and the Arrow-Maker.
(She goes into the hut and lets fall the curtain.)
(Enter Pamaquash, Yavi, and other youths to prepare for the Council.)
Pamaquash
Is the Chisera advised of the Council?
Padahoon
Even now she prepares herself in the wickiup. Where is the Chief?
Pamaquash
He stays only until the fighting men are gathered together.