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62 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES
"Why are yon lying there, my
asked.
son!" he
"Ah!
my father, it is because I am dead,"
the son replied.
Then the old giant said, "My son, arise."
And the son came to life, restored by the won
derful magical power of the old chief.
Now the chief thought that his little
might be finding life dull among them.
people
"Are
you tired of visiting with us?" he
asked.
"We have never been so merry," they said,
we cannot help being anxious about our
"but
children at home."
"Ah,
indeed! That must be so," replied the
old chief. "To-morrow morning I will have
you carried home."
In the morning, the canoe was brought down
from the eaves, and was packed full of the finest
fur and the best meat. Then a small dog was
put in, and the chief said,
"This dog will lead
you safely home. Each of you must take a
paddle and guide the canoe in the direction in
which the dog sits looking." And then the
giant chief said to the dog, "And do you take
good care of these little people, and guide them
home."
As the Indian and his wife entered the canoe,
the old chief said,
"In seven years you will be
reminded of me."