78 THE OSAGE TBIBE [eth. ann. 43 



97. The Chief Messenger 



98. Hastened to the 



99. Star of Night (the Evening Star), who sitteth in the heavens, 



100. And returned with her to the people. 



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



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



103. Then, at that very time, 



104. The Star of Night replied: It is well you sent for me. 



105. Of all the groups of gods 



106. I am a god by myself. 



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



108. Even among the gods 



109. There is not one who shall be able to see their path, in their 



life's journey. 



110. Even among the gods 



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



112. WTien the little ones make of me their bodies, 

 11.3. Even among the gods 



114. There is not one who shall be able to cross their path, in their 



life's journey. 



115. Even among the gods 



116. What one is there who can stand in my way to prevent my 



going? 



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



118. Even among the gods 



119. There is not one who shall be able to stand in their way to prevent 



their going. . 



120. I am not the only god, 



121. Take heed and make further search. 



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



123. The Chief Messenger 



124. Hastened to the 



125. Litter (Great Bear), who stands in the midst of the heavens, 



126. And returned with him to the people. 



127. They spake to Litter, saying: O, grandfather, 



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



129. Then, at that very time, 



130. The Litter replied: It is well you sent for me. 



131. Of all the groups of gods, 



132. I am a god by myself. 



133. The little ones shall make of me their bodies. 



