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    The repast being ended, the priest offered sacrifice as in the morning, and then the Ti, nu, li, no, he, ski, or Seven Counsellors, threw small pieces of meat in every direction, to share it with the Kneeknughech, ___ the Spirits.
    All were again ordered to the river, where they plunged entirely seven times, as in the morning; with the exception of not changing their clothes on coming out. From the water they went back to the Town Council House. The night was observed as a vigil: only infants might sleep: The women passed it in a religious dance. The Ku, nu, wi, sti, ski, had a Drum, made like an earthen jar, with a rim round the top, over which a skin was tightened. As the musician sung, he struck his drum slowly with one stick. The first verse of his Hymn was as follows: ____
    Ha     ni      yo
    Hoo   wa    ni
    Hi      ya     ni
    Hi      ya     ni   no
    Hoo   wa    ni   hi
 
    On the night of the second day, according to some, the priest, a little after dark, called the whole assembly to supplication; when all fell prostrate, and he prayed; after which they were permitted to sleep.
    At day break on the third day, the Ti, 
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