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Show 134 so that the initiates could have complete isolation from the outside. He would find Mongwi there, with Toho. , ^jJ^^ "Chua," Toho said, "you're late. You must hurry to get ready for the ceremony." Chua pulled Toho inside a hut. "I can't. .." stammered Chua breathing heavily from running, but Mongwi interrupted him. "You're late, my son," Mongwi said. "We must go. You need to be seated in the kiva before the ceremony begins. "Please help my mo . .." Chua began. "Peace, my son," Mongwi said. "This is a sacred time of spiritual birth for you. You must prepare yourself." Mongwi pushed him in line behind Toho as the boys and men began to file towards the kiva. "Toho, I need help," whispered Chua. "Peace," Mongwi said. "Prepare yourself." What can I do?Thought Chua. I must get help to my mother before Ahote finds her. Chua's hands were wet with sweat. He twisted his fingers together. "Feel the peace," Mongwi said, placing his hand on Chua's shoulder. Chua knew when he entered the kiva that he would not be able to come out until the ceremony was finished and the on-coming night had vanished from the sky. At the time of his spiritual rebirth, he would emerge. He could see the One Horn men guarding the road into the village. They had on headdresses with one hom sticking out of the top. Each man wore a white skirt tied at the waist with a leather sash, and a broad strap across his chest. , |