The southern side facing the chiefs was divided into sections, each with high and low seats.

The one on the left was occupied by men, and the one on the right by women.

Two small fires burned in the center of the Long House about fifteen feet apart.
It was the most singular and one of the most impressive scenes that Henry had ever beheld.

When all had found their seats there was a deep silence.

Henry could hear the slight crackling made by the two fires as they burned, and the light fell faintly across the multitude of dark, eager faces.