76 THE OSAGE TRIBE 



(ETH. ANN. 43 



22. Even among the gods, 



23. There is not one who has power to see my path. 



24. When the httle ones make of me their bodies, 



25. Even among the gods 



26. There is not one who shall be able to see their path, in life's 



journey. 



27. Even among the gods 



28. There is not one who has power to cross my path. 



29. When the little ones make of me their bodies, 



30. Even among the gods 



31. There is not one who shall be able to cross their path, in life's 



journey. 



32. Even among the gods 



33. WTiat one is there who can stand in my way to prevent my 



going? 



34. When the little ones make of me their bodies, 



35. Even among the gods 



36. There is not one who shall be able to stand in their way to pre- 



vent their going. 



37. I am not the only god, 



38. Take heed and make further search. 



39. Verily, at that time and place, it has been said, in this house, 



40. The Chief Messenger 



41. Hastened to the 



42. Goddess of Night (the Moon), who sitteth in the heavens, 



43. And returned with her to the people. 



44. They spake to her, saying: O, grandmother, 



45. The little ones have nothing of which to make their bodies. 



46. Then, at that very time, 



47. The Goddess of Night replied: It is well you sent for me. 



48. Of all the groups of gods, 



49. I am a god by myself. 



50. Even among the gods 



51. There is not one who has power to see my path. 



52. When the little ones make of me their bodies, 



53. Even among the gods 



54. There is not one who shall be able to see their path. 



55. Even among the gods 



56. There is not one who has power to cross my path. 



57. ^Mien the little ones make of me their bodies, 



58. Even among the gods 



59. There is not one who shall be able to cross their path. 



60. Even among the gods 



