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it long before the others, and told them that
now they must hide.
"The terrible Chenoo is coming, you must
now hide yourself, he said. "If
you can live
after hearing the first scream, you will not be
harmed by her in any way. If you hear me call,
My son, come to my aid, bring with you
the horn, and you may be able to save my
life."
They did as he directed. They hid in a deep
hole which they had dug in the ground. They
covered their ears; but all at once the cry of
the foe burst upon them like terrible thunder,
and their ears rang with pain. In spite of all
the care they had taken, they were nearly
killed; but soon they heard the answering cry
of their friend, and they knew that they were
safe.
Then the battle began. The Chenoos, whose
magic was aroused to its greatest power,
swelled to the size of mountains. The tall
pines were torn up by the roots, and rocks were
hurled, and the fight was terrible. At last the
man in the cave heard the Chenoo calling
:
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My son-in-law ! Come and help me !
He climbed out of his hiding place, and ran
to his friend.
The old Chenoo was struggling upon the
ground, in the power of his enemy, who was
trying to thrust her dragon s horn into his ear.