But after hoisting a sail the wind increased, and the Indians, beginning to be alarmed, frequently called on the rattlesnake to come to their assistance.

By degrees the waves grew high, and at last it blew a hurricane, Henry and his companions expecting every moment to be swallowed up.

From prayers the Indians now proceeded to sacrifices, both alike offered to the god-rattlesnake, or _manito-kinibik_.

One of the chiefs took a dog, and, after tying its fore legs together, threw it overboard, at the same time calling on the snake to preserve the party from being drowned, and desiring him to satisfy his hunger with the carcass of the dog.

The snake was unpropitious, and the wind increased.