.MTA0OQ.Njk5ODE

to the very spot on which the deer's skim was spread, and where he was sacrificing the meat and the tobacco. After this, he implored the greater man in the west, the Great Thunder, to come in all his strength and majesty, and bring forth clouds that showers might be abundant. If all the foregoing appeals proved ineffectual, he called upon the Woman of the East. She had given an unclear that should the other powers disregard supplications in such emergencies, she would, if sought, be sure to answer them with rain in plenty, but always without thunder. These ceremonies being over, the conjurer withdrew from the creek, and returning after awhile, would invariably, if is unclear, find that the stream had risen, during his absence, in token of rain, sufficiently to move the beads and feathers from the stone. After the rain commenced, if there seemed a likelihood of it, descending more profusely than was desired, the conjurer offered a sacrifice of old tobacco to the Woman in the East, imploring her to stay the torrent. The persons who were appointed to fast, remained in the Town Council House until the rain commenced.