Chapter 45

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Time continued to pass. More couples came to announce Tatanka and Lee had performed a miracle.

One evening, as Lee and Tatanka sat outside their pueblo, Eagle Hunter approached with two men, both of whom looked ill at ease and hopeful at the same time.

“Can we speak?” the shaman asked in Dakota.

“Hau,” replied Tatanka. He led the way into their room. When all the men were seated, Eagle Hunter introduced the men.

“This is Choviohoya,Antelope, and here is Kwatoko, Bird With A Big Beak.”

Lee had to suppress a chuckle, as Kwatoko’s nose certainly gave a clue to why he had been given such a name. Everyone acknowledged the introductions.

“What is it you need of us?” asked Tatanka.

The men’s uncomfortable expectancy increased.

Eagle Hunter continued. “They have seen how the strong magic you have brought to our people has worked for many in the tribe.”

Tatanka nodded.

“But for them it has not been so. Their wives still do not carry a child.”