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 I do not say, but... What is it I will do? Do I live with in front of the people’s face?

Should I stand on Earth? What is my destiny? I am needy, my heart suffers, You're barely my friend Here on Earth.

How should we live next to the people?

Live in peace! spend your life calmly! I have yielded, only live with my head down next to the people. That is why I worry, I am unhappy! I have been abandoned Next to the people on Earth.

I have come to grow with sorrow, with you and next to you, life giver."

Three years had passed; Night Eagle skin had hardened with the salt and the marine Sun. His hair was slightly reddish. At that time he had won a place in the village and was already a great fisherman. He mastered language to perfection and if it were not for his physical difference, he could pass as a native of the place.

At last came the great event, Marine Snake godparents went to ask for morning star hand, accompanied by an elder lady from the village, whose job was "asking" for maidens in wedding. The entourage arrived with corn, dried fish, chocolate and a cotton blanket. The woman was heard with attention and respect, by