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lie; but he never was offended at this appellation, which indeed 

 was a source of merriment whenever it was mentioned. The other 

 two children were infants ; but when Tiagashu died, his widow 

 Alurak became the wife of Auowahriu, and took charge of the 

 children. This family were not covetous nor inclined to pilfer, 

 and were therefore always in favour. 



