[9] The creek next north of Telel on the east coast of Graham island. [↑]
[11] At this point the two women appear to resolve themselves into one. [↑]
[12] That is, the burning alder. [↑]
[13] The stick used in getting devilfish is made of hemlock and has a sharp, bent point to pull up rocks and stones. [↑]
[14] The ligaments by means of which these bivalves close their shells are called in Haida “eyes.” [↑]
[15] This was the way that supernatural beings lighted their fires. [↑]
[16] Owing to the destruction of his hostile supernatural powers. [↑]
[17] My interpreter added that, while they were encamped near Cumshewa point during this journey, He-who-got-supernatural-power-from-his-little-finger awoke in the night and found his wife gone. She had been lying next to the fire. For this reason, when people camp, they now place the women next to the wall. [↑]