He stepped inside.

The hut had a bark floor which was dry on one side, where the roof was solid, but dripping on the other.
Several old articles of Indian use lay about.

In one corner was a basket woven of split willow and still fit for service.

There were pieces of thread made of Indian hemp and the inner bark of the elm.

There were also a piece of pottery and a large, beautifully carved wooden spoon such as every Iroquois carried.