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26 535 and carried by the priest or his assistant. The red post, and fawn skin were also taken. This new fire, in the ark, was used during the whole expedition. The first day of this march they fasted (and probably fasted more or less during the first seven days) and on the seventh night they kept a vigil, when, by various ceremonies they were purified, & equipped for the war, After this they had only to consult the priest to know how and when they were to attack their enemies, and how many they were to kill. The priest placed the red post, fawn skin, diamond, and ark, before him, as in the council house, and fixing his eyes on the ark, prayed as before: and then, partly by means of the diamond, and partly by beads, gave his instructions, and oracles. Having approached near the enemy, all halted. The priest first advanced, and addressed the warriors, exhorting them to trust in God, and not be afraid, assuring them that, if God pleased He would bring all back in safety. Then the head warrior came forward, and addressed his men, in substance, as follows. - If any of you have left a young woman whom you intended to marry, and are troubled about her, now return. If any of you have left a wife, and are fearful that some other man will sleep with her, now return home. If any of you have left property of any kind, about which you are troubled, now return, and take care of it. Or if any of you are fearful and