The Koshare Naua was not fasting, neither was Topanashka; and Tyope went about with the utmost unconcern.

Members of the clans whose delegates kept secluded became suspicious of the fact that their nashtio appealed more particularly to the higher powers, and hence that his constituents--such was their conclusion--were in danger of something as yet concealed from the people.

Suspicion led to envy, and finally to wrath against such as appeared to be free from the necessity of intercession.

Tyope had thrown a firebrand among the tribe, and the fire was smouldering yet.

But it was merely a question of time for the flames to burst forth.