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“And now came a sight to tarrify. As soon as the Indians
saw the young prince, they set up a general cry. I couldn't tell
whether it was of joy, or what. He went for'ad boldly, though
he was still quite weak, and the king at the head of his party advanced
to meet him. The other and smaller party, headed by
the black chief, whom young Lenatewá had told me to shoot, came
forward also, but very slowly, and it seemed as if they were
doubtful whether to come or go. Their leader looked pretty
much beflustered. But they hadn't time for much study, for, after
the young prince had met his father, and a few words had
passed between them, I saw the finger of Lenatewá point to the
black chief. At this, he lifted up his clenched fists, and worked
his body as if he was talking angrily. Then, sudden, the warwhoop
sounded from the king's party, and the other troop of Indians
began to run, the black chief at their head; but he had not
got twenty steps when a dozen arrows went into him, and he tumbled
for'a'ds, and grappled with the earth. It was all over with
him. His party was scattered on all sides, but were not pursued.
It seemed that all the arrows had been aimed at the one person,
and when he sprawled, there was an end to it: the whole affair
was over in five minutes.

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