The owl replied that he had come to see a large war party of Dahcotahs who would soon pass by.

The Chippeways took the hint, and took to their heels too, and ran home.

The Owl then resumed his form, got down from the tree and returned home.
This wonderful incident, which he related of himself, gave him a great reputation and a name besides; for until now he had been called Chaske, a name always given to the oldest son; but the Indians after this gave him the name of the Owl.
It being decided that the war party should leave as soon as their preparations could be made, the war chief sent for those who were to dance.

The dance was performed every third or, fourth night until the party left.

For each dance the war chief had a hew set of performers; only so many were asked at a time as could conveniently dance inside the wigwam.