(North)
“Over there, is the star-that-never-moves (Pole Star).
May you live to see that star for many years.
(East)
“Over there, you will get old age.
From the east comes the light of the Sun.
(South)
“Over there, are warriors coming with scalps.
May the warm wind of the south bring plenty of food.”
It took Lone Chief four days to confer upon Wolf Plume the rights of the Pipe—to instruct him in its care and impart the secrets of the ceremony. As owner of a Medicine Pipe, there were taboos that Wolf Plume and his wife must avoid; it would inconvenience them both and interfere with their daily life.