Eager and anxious to learn upon what grounds Shotaye based her assurance of safety, Say nestled close to her side in order not to lose a syllable of the talk.

It was necessary, for Shotaye proceeded in a slow solemn whisper,-- "Sister, I shall be accused and you will be accused also.

If you are brought before the council, and they ask you about our doings, deny everything, say no to everything, except when the black corn is spoken of.

That you may confess.

They will inquire of you why we used the evil cobs.