In the meantime do not hinder Okoya from seeing the girl; and when I come to you with the answer from Those Above, and that answer is favourable, then, Say, go you to the people of the Eagle and say to them, 'My son asks for your daughter in order that your numbers may be increased.' I myself like to see the blood of my children flow in that of mine own." Hayoue and his sister-in-law looked at each other in mute admiration at this speech, which to them appeared so wise, so thoroughly appropriate.
Topanashka went on,-- "You have told me that Mitsha is the child of Tyope.

That, it is true, is not good.

But if Okoya is strong and if Mitsha is true to him what can Tyope do?
He belongs to his hanutsh, his daughter to hers; and the people of Tyame have no faith in those of Shyuamo, for they mistrust them.

But warn the mot[=a]tza; tell him to be prudent; for Tyope is cunning,--as cunning as shutzuna and as treacherous as the wildcat, and my grandson is young.

But let them go together, for I am glad to see Tyame and Tanyi become one often." "[=A]-[=a]!" was the admiring and affirmative ejaculation of both his listeners.