It would have been neighborly to invite her.
Tiawa
I should be afraid lest some mischief came of this neglect.
Seegooche
So am I; but Simwa would not have her asked.
(She passes to her own hut and brings out grain and pine nuts, with which the other women fill their ceremonial baskets.)
Tiawa
No doubt Simwa feels that the gods have done so much for him that he can afford to dispense with an advocate.
Haiwai
(Who has approached unnoticed.) Small wonder he thinks so when you remember how he brought our men back scatheless with the spoil of Castac. Seegooche, I bring the best of my share to grace your daughter's wedding. (Offers basket.)