There was no doubt in his mind that he would return from the war-path crowned with glory and with scalps, provided he was not killed.

Should he return alive, then the time would come for him to set the Koshare Naua to work to secure him the desired position.

Once made maseua he would resume his former plans, push the case against Shotaye to the bitter end, and try to divide the tribe.

For the present the two objects had to be set aside.

The expedition against the Tehuas must take the lead of everything else.
While Tyope was prompted, by the grief and mourning that prevailed, to display fresh activity and resort to new intrigues; while at the same time his wife improved the occasion for her customary prying, listening, and gossip,--their daughter, Mitsha, on the other hand, really mourned sincerely and grieved bitterly.