Chief
The Chief has spoken. No more of this until the Council. In the mean time, not a word to the women. It is an ill omen for a feast.
(He goes out, followed by all but Tavwots, Choco, Pamaquash, and Padahoon.)
Tavwots
(Laying his hand on the shoulder of Padahoon.) By the Bear, Padahoon, I have been on your side in this matter heretofore, but now I think the Chief is right. It is an ill business setting men against the war leader in time of danger.
Padahoon
You too, Tavwots—you have looked at the lure of the Arrow-Maker's luck and do not see the snare which his want of wit spreads for your feet?
Tavwots
(Uncertainly.) But if the fortune of Simwa is not his own, whence is it?
Padahoon