38 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES

the great winds rushed out,—tearing up the earth—turning over great rocks, and crushing the trees that stood in their path!

This man also asked Where the travellers were going, and when he heard about their ad- venture, he wished to go along with them.

“I may be of some help to you,” he said. The men were glad to have his company, so the five Indians went on together.

At last they came to a wide, beautiful river, winding through a valley near a high mountain. At the foot of the mountain was a great bluff, and between the bluff and the river they found a large Indian town. Here the Beautiful Maiden they were seeking lived; but it was a difficult, dangerous task to win her, they were told; many suitors had already lost their lives in the games and contests they must enter.

After several days of feasting, the chief set a time for the contests to begin. The winner should have the Beautiful Maiden for his wife. First, the suitors must dance.

The Megumoowesoo entered the lists for his friend, and because of his supernatural power, easily won this first contest.

After this, they held a running contest. The Swift Runner untied his leg and entered the contest with a runner, who was also obliged to tie a leg because he was such a swift run- ner.