He was not to be spoken to any longer; he began to beat his drum and took up the low chant again.

Zashue hurriedly climbed out of the estufa, and Tyope followed with an angry face.

When the latter was on the open ground again, Zashue stepped up to him and said in a very decided tone,-- "You see now, satyumishe, that Say is innocent.

Hereafter, Tyope, leave her alone." Turning about, he walked toward the large house.

Tyope cast after him a look less of anger than of bitter disappointment.
The last act of the great ceremony began.