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519 and 10 penciled at top of page. and said, Tsa ku wi u tsa lu? to which he replied, Ho. Then all sat down in silence all night. About day break the king made his speech to the people in which he promised to govern in all respects according to the commandments of God. After which all the people promised obedience to him. The assembly continued till about noon, when the young people withdrew. The lower officers filled his tobacco pouch, (a part of his dress, hanging on his left shoulder). Then he arose put his sceptre over his shoulder, & walked to door, (being partly borne up by two men with their hands under each arm.) and then to his own house. On arriving at his house, his official dress was taken off and put away, in a room for the purpose, in a double cane basket, having a lid. His face was washed, and a dress of common smoked deer, bear or Buffalo skin put on him. This man did not offer sacrifice i.e. was not the high priest. Nutsawi Then all retired, appointing a time to take him again to the council