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In the centre of the room on a small rise, the fire is made of dry cane or dry old pine slab, split fine & laid in a spiral circle. This is an assembly room for all people, old & young. They assemble every night & amuse them-selves with dancing, singing or conversation. And here sometimes in very cold weather the old & naked sleep. In all transactions which require secrecy the rulers meet here, make their fire, deliberate & decide. When they have decided on any case of death or whipping, the Micco, he appoints the warriors who are to carry it into effect, or he gives the judgement to the great warrior (Tustunugge thlucco) and leaves to him the time and manner of executing it.