104 GLOOSCAP AND OTHER STORIES

brother would sit in the Wigwam. Then she knew. that the branch from the moosewood tree she had left standing by the door had been transformed into this brave, who was sitting in the brother’s place. She would not be alone any longer! She would have some one to care for her!

The young brave was very kind and good, and he was a great hunter. So the maiden had plenty of food, and no longer needed to go out into the forest. She named her brother Mimku- dawogoosk, because he had sprung from a moosewood tree. They were happy together, but still the maiden was not satisfied. She was still lonely.

“I am lonely,” she said, “when you are away; I Wish that you would bring me a sister— in-law.”

“That is well, my sister, but where shall I seek a wife?” Mimkudawogoosk said.

“I know the way; and if you do just as I tell you, you will find the maiden,” the sister said. “Follow the trail through the forest, and at length you will reach a high mountain. Then follow the trail over the mountain. On the way, you will come upon giant serpents. Do not battle with them, or notice them in any way. But use your bow as a leaping pole. It has magical power, and it will help you to leap