Part 1 (2/2)

Who called?

PAMAQUASH

It came from farther up.

CHOCO

Yavi, I think.

PAMAQUASH

He must have seen something.

CHOCO

By the Bear, if the Castacs have crossed our boundaries, there are some of them shall not recross it!

PAMAQUASH

Hush--the Chisera--she will hear you!

CHOCO

She is not in the hut. She went out toward the hills early this morning, and has not yet returned. Besides, if the Castacs have crossed, we cannot keep it from the women much longer.

PAMAQUASH

(_Who has moved up to a better post of observation._) There is some one on the trail.

(_The jay's call is heard and answered softly by_ PAMAQUASH.)

CHOCO

Yavi. But Tavwots is not with him. (YAVI _comes dropping from the cliffs._) What have you seen?

YAVI

Smoke rising--by Deer Leap. Two long puffs and a short one.

(_The news is received with sharp, excited murmurs._)

PAMAQUASH

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