Therefore send the assistant; he is your messenger.

Do your duty and nothing else, for it is not good to attempt anything new unless P[=a]yatyama has so directed." The words were spoken in a tone of solemn warning, and even Topanashka was startled, for never before had he heard the Hotshanyi speak thus.

The old man had always been very meek and mild in his utterances, but now his voice sounded almost prophetic.

Was he inspired by Those Above?
Did the Shiuana speak through him?
Was there danger for the tribe?
At all events the conference had come to a close, for the cacique had bent his head, and spoke no more.
"Trouashatze, sa umo," said Topanashka, and left the room.

Hoshkanyi followed hurriedly.