240 PICTURE-WRITING OF THE AMERICAN INDIANS. 
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The big tree in the middle of the earth. 
Tree; inclosure represents the world as visible from a given 
spot of observation—horizon. 
I will float down the fast running stream. 
Stream of water; the spots indicate progress of traveler, and 
may be rude indications of canoes or equally rude foot tracks, 
the usual pictograph for traveling. 
The place that is feared I inhabit; the swift run- 
ning stream. 
A spirit surrounded by a line indicating the shore. 
You who speak to me. 
Two spirits communing. 
I have long horns. 
Horned water monster. 
Rest; dancing begins with next character. 
I, observing, follow your example. 
Man listening to water monster (spirit). 
You are my body; you see anybody; you see my 
nails are worn off in grasping the stone (from which 
medicine is taken). 
Bear, with claws, scratching; depression shown by line under 
claws, where scratching has been done. ; 
You (i. e., the spirits who are there), to whom I am 
speaking. 
Spirit panther. 
