62 TRIBES OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA 



villagers until her anger was aroused by the unkind 

 treatment of her grandson, who had many times 

 been chased home by big strong men who called 

 out insulting remarks concerning the birdskin suit. 

 At last the old woman swore to have revenge, 



AN ESKIMO BOY. 



and in order to do this she commanded her boy 

 to step into a puddle which had formed in their 

 miserable dwelling. No sooner had he obeyed 

 than he was transformed into a healthy young seal. 

 His coat was so beautiful and glossy that it 

 attracted the attention of all the villagers, who 

 watched him basking on a piece of ice near the 



