The chief said a few words, when, with every mark of awe and surprise, all prostrated themselves as the men had before done.
The village was composed of huts, made of sticks closely intertwined, and covered with the skins of animals.

The chief led them to a large one, evidently his own, and invited them to enter.
They found that it was also lined with skins, and others were laid upon the floor.

A pile of skin served as a mat and bed.

The chief made signs that he placed this at their disposal, and soon left them to themselves.
In a short time he again drew aside the skin which hung across the entrance, and a squaw advanced, evidently in deep terror, bearing some raw meat.

Ned received it graciously, and then said to Tom: "Now we will light a fire, and astonish them again." So saying, the boys went outside, picked up a dry stick or two, and motioned to the Indians who were gathered round that they needed more.