The matters of which it treated belong before the council, but I do not know whether to say to you, the nashtio of the Zaashtesh, Call them together, or not." He was manifestly troubled, and fastened an uncertain glance upon the face of the other.
Topanashka very composedly answered,-- "You are as wise as I, umo; you know what your duties are.

Whenever you say to me, Go and call together the council, I shall do it.

If you do not tell me to do so, I shall not." Hoshkanyi moved in his seat; the reply did not suit him.

After some hesitation he continued,-- "I know, father, that you do as the customs of the Zaashtesh require,"-- he held himself erect with an attempt at pride, for he felt that in the present instance his personality and word represented customs which were law,--"but I do not know that I shall tell you so or not.

Do you understand me, umo ?" "I understand your words, Tapop, but you know that I have only to act, whereas it is your office to speak." The cool reply exasperated the little man.