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174 in the presence of the throng of people on that beatiful July afternoon to witness the man of God standing there in his priestly garb on a spot where never before bad such a prayer been heard. Naturally the Indians were struck with wonder by the actions and appearance of the black-robed father, and the scene was so unusual. Is there any wonder their superstitions were aroused?

And now it became necessary for the chief to show his gratification and good will toward the strangers, so packs of dogs were ordered around loaded with dried buffalo meat, as well as ground meat; also there, were many hides full (in lieu of baskets) of new corn, as well as beans, grapes, plums, etc., which by signs the chief made, the Spaniards understood were for them; then Ysopete was turned to as the interpreter, who endeavored in the few Spanish words he had picked up to translate what the chief desired to convey, the main feature of which was that they were welcome, and that he would see that they were unmolested and given every facility to see the country.

Then the Chief directed his priest to come forth. This was done because Ysopete had hurridly explained what the black father had done, so the native preacher with many gesticulations, waived his medicine bag (the priest held his crucifix when praying), and spoke in a loud voice and pointed to his god, then setting in the west, to give health and strength to the strangers, that they might have abundent buffalo flesh, corn, pumpkins and beans, in order that they might be strong in body and happy. At the