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Show Three nights later, his excitement made sleep impossible. According to the signs on his grandfather's map, the cave with the turquoise was near. He had traveled until dark and been content with only a piece of dried meat and a handful of berries. In the last glow of the day he had seen the outline of the great mountain against the sky. He built his fire at its base. As soon as the Great Spirit sent the sun, he would be able to see if it was the Mountain of the Sacred Bird shown on his map. He stared at his small fire. Half-dozing, he saw Supi laughing and playing with her friends. Around her neck was a beautiful necklace. The sight contented him and he slept. Black night covered the land. |