368 THK HAKO, A PAWNEE CEREMONY [eth. asn-.2-2 



13(50 Harkeul Anuther followed hard — 



Lightning broke forth out of the C'lond. 

 Zizzag and dart, cleaving their way 

 Slantwise to earth, their goal to reach. 



18(>T Harken! For these two were not all 



That hastened to proclaim the gods' behest; 

 ;3wift on their wings, Swallows in flocks 

 Swept in advance, ranging the path. 

 Black breasts and red, yellow, and white. 

 Flying about, clearing the way 

 For those who bore the message of the gods 

 Granting the man courage to dare. 

 Strength to endure, power to stand 

 Invincible, a bulwark 'gainst all foes. 



13(58 HarkenI "Twas thus it came to pass: 



The Leader grasjjed the help sent by the gods; 

 Henceforth he walked steadfast and strong. 

 Leading his men thrcjugh dangers drear, 

 Knowing that naught could strike at him 

 To whom the gods had jiromised victory. 



13(50 Attend! Once more I change his namel 



13TU Harken! Riruts katit. it was 



We used to call liim by. a name he won 



Long days ago. marking an act 



'Well done by him. but now passed by. 



1371 Harken! To-day all men shall say — 



1372 HarkenI His act has lifted him 



"Where all his tribe behold a man 



1373 Clothed with new fame, strong in new strength. 



Gained by his deeds. Iilessed by the gods. 



Harken! Shaku ru "Wa rukste shall he be called. 



