She hastily plucked a few feathers, put them with the herbs and roots already gathered, and turned homeward.

Everything was quiet and still around her, only at a short distance two crows flew up croaking.
Say Koitza was not strong enough to walk up to the cliffs; therefore Shotaye, when she came to announce to her friend that the necessary material was at last secured, suggested that the incantation be performed at the home of the invalid.

A certain evening when Zashue was sure to be absent, owing to a gathering of the Koshare, was appointed for the purpose.

On that evening the two women sat alone in the kitchen.
Okoya was away in the estufa of Tanyi hanutsh.

The two younger children were fast asleep in the outer room.