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21 was with Him on the mountain. (Footnote a) The top of the mountain appeared bright like the sun, on account of the descent of the son of "Ye, ho, waah" upon it; and their leader went up, and the son of "Ye, ho, waah" gave them laws marked on a slate stone. He also commanded them to sing the hymn which they sing at daybreak and at even. (Footnote b) [ Long ago the Cherokee had a white post set up, with a white skin, a cloth, if they had it, fastened to the top. This was to remind them to keep their hearts as white, and also to lead their thoughts back to the command -ments given to their fathers, and which were written on something white. These laws forbade all sin; and, before they were lost, the people were better than now. They would not lie, nor have any foolish talk. The old people used to tell the boys it would be bad to grow up in sin, as they would go to the place of misery and be punished; but if they did right, they would go to a good place.] (Footnote c) "Ye, ho, waah" also, on the mountain commanded them to erect a certain building and ___ a Nutaui; Pine log. b Thomas Smith. c Deer-in-the-water _Situegi(?)_