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unusual, also the wideness of the melody formation. In contrast to 
this we note the lack of interest in the pitch of the accented tones, 
the variety of progression being entirely in the unaccented parts of 
the measures. The tempo of the song is slow, which emphasizes the 
scorn expressed in the words. 
The following war song was used by members of the Fox Society. 
- The same words were recorded by this singer with song No. 54, 
but in that instance are not transcribed. Sitting Rabbit recorded 
the same melody, with these slightly different words: Matse’nage 
mare’ wits, ma’ kure’ wits, meaning, * If it isa man I will pursue him.” 
No. 96. “I Will Pursue Him” (Catalogue No. 851) 
Recorded by HoLpING HAGLE 
“VOICE a 69 
Drum not recorded 
he ma-ku - re-wits 
WORDS (HIDATSA) 
Matse CU kee ee ee _if a man 
THATS tae See Re ee I will go 
Mave Wilco ees ee I will pursue him 
Analysis —More than half the intervals in this song are fourths. 
The melody has a compass of 11 tones and a steadily descending 
trend. It is not rhythmic in character. Other songs containing syn- 
copations are noted in the analysis of No. 1. 
The words of this song suggest that the enemy was reluctant to 
come and fight the Mandan (cf. words of No. 91). 
