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up the sides of the pit to make his escape, the Coyote 

 thrust the blade into the Wolf's head and killed him. The 

 pit was then filled with dirt and leaves, and the Coyote 

 returned to his camp, summoned his people to return, 

 which they did ; and there they still live in peace. 



NOTES. 



* Sko-le'-pl. This signifies cooking in a depression in the ground, similar to the 

 method adopted in preparing Kamass roots in the northwest, and mescal roots in 

 Arizona. Hot stones form the floor of the pit, upon which the roots are laid, 

 and covered with a layer of stones, earth, grass, etc. 



t I'hui'-hue-u-gl's. The Cross-bill (Curvirostr a Americana). It is said that at this 

 time the bird had his mandibles distorted, which rendered his speech unintelligible 

 to the others. 



Jxlfrs'-Sn'k-tsu'. The Wild cat (Lynx rufui) frequently called Lynx, by the 

 Indians. The word for the latter is sm'-xti-tso'. This act of the Coyote is sup- 

 posed to account for the flat face of the animal. 



ITxWs'-gtl-su-ml-g. The Panther (Felis concolor) is said to have received his 

 long tail at this time, having previously been a Lynx (L. Canadensis). 



