62 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES

“Why are you lying there, my son?” he asked.

“Ah! my father, it is because I am dead,” the son replied.

Then the old giant said, “My son, arise. And the son came to life, restored by the won- derful magical power of the old chief.

NOW the chief thought that his little people might be finding life dull among them.

“Are you tired of visiting with us?” he asked.

“We have never been so merry,” they said, “but we cannot help being anxious about our children at home.”

“Ah, indeed! That must be so,” replied the old chief. “To-morrow morning I will have you carried home.”

In the morning, the canoe was brought down from the eaves, and was packed full of the finest fur and the best meat. Then a small dog was put in, and the chief said, “This dog will lead you safely home. Each of you must take a paddle and guide the canoe in the direction in which the dog sits looking.” And then the giant chief said to the dog, “And do you take good care of these little people, and guide them home.”

As the Indian and his wife entered the canoe, the old chief said, “In seven years you will be reminded of me.”

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