LEGEND OF THE FLOOD. Tall 
darted through the fire, making good his escape before the Moon Indians 
had recovered from their surprise. On his arrival on earth it became 
incumbent on him to travel over every rock, stick, and tree; everything he 
touched from that time forth contained fire, and the hearts of the Indians 
were glad. The Spiders were not so fortunate; they were kept as pris- 
oners for a long time, but finaily released. They thought the appearance 
of the world much improved as it again glowed brightly as before the flood, 
and gave them light. The Spiders returned to the earth expecting to be 
received as benefactors of their race ; but they were doomed to disappoint- 
ment, for on their arrival they were immediately put to death, for fear the 
Moon Indians might want revenge (probably as a peace-offering). As the 
fire has remained constant ever since, the Snake Indians congratulate them- 
selves on their success. 
