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38 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES
the great winds rushed out, tearing up the
earth turning over great rocks, and crushing
the trees that stood in their path!
This man also asked where the travellers
were going, and when he heard about their ad
venture, he wished to go along with them.
"I
may be of some help to you,"
he said.
The men were glad to have his company, so
the five Indians went on together.
At last they came to a wide, beautiful river,
winding through a valley near a high mountain.
At the foot of the mountain was a great bluff,
and between the bluff and the river they found
a large Indian town. Here the Beautiful
Maiden they were seeking lived; but it was a
difficult, dangerous task to win her, they were
told; many suitors had already
lost their lives
in the games and contests they must enter.
After several days of feasting, the chief set
a time for the contests to begin. The winner
should have the Beautiful Maiden for his wife.
First, the suitors must dance.
The Megumoowesoo entered the lists
for his
friend, and because of his supernatural power,
easily won this first contest.
After this, they held a running contest. The
Swift Runner untied his leg and entered the
contest with a runner, who was also obliged
to tie a leg because he was such a swift run
ner.