72 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES it long before the others, and told them that now they must hide. "The terrible Chenoo is coming, you must now hide yourself," he said. "If you can live after hearing the first scream, you will not be harmed by her in any way. If you hear me call, 'My son, come to my aid,' bring with you the horn, and you may be able to save my life." They did as he directed. They hid in a deep hole which they had dug in the ground. They covered their ears; but all at once the cry of the foe burst upon them like terrible thunder, and their ears rang with pain. In spite of all the care they had taken, they were nearly killed; but soon they heard the answering cry of their friend, and they knew that they were safe. Then the battle began. The Chenoos, whose magic was aroused to its greatest power, swelled to the size of mountains. The tall pines were torn up by the roots, and rocks were hurled, and the fight was terrible. At last the man in the cave heard the Chenoo calling: "My son-in-law! Come and help me!" He climbed out of his hiding place, and ran to his friend. The old Chenoo was struggling upon the ground, in the power of his enemy, who was trying to thrust her dragon's horn into his ear.