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but not a name. If none were to die, the multitude was simply told that all would be present at the next meeting.

    The women then brought the people victuals, from the place where they had been cooked, and set them on benches. It was just before sunset. All ate together, the two right hand men included. But the priest still continued alone in the house of sacrifice. At length, he put away his skins, cloth and beads; and after the others had finished their repast, he went to the convocation house where the people were. Thither the victuals which had been reserved for him were brought. He then ate; ____ but, on such occasions, might never do so until after sunset.
    About dark, the seven singers commenced; and the women, resuming their dance, continued it, as on the preceding night, until day, or near day. No one, over infancy, might sleep during the night.
    In the morning, all returned to their own abodes, taking with them the root they had received at the water's side. From time to time they chewed it and frequently wetted their limbs and bodies with its juice. It was endeavoured by each to make it last for this service until the next