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Show lki out nuick punishment unon those who have broken his word of honor." "I know you are right, my mother. But war and killing are impossible for me to accept." Marama hugged her son warmly. "You know that I am big with child. Place your hand unon the swell-ing and feel the life. Your new brother or sister snuirms to get out into our world." Roa nlaced his hand, upon her abdomen and smiled into her face. "It is good, mv mother, that we are to have a new member in our family, and good to see vou so happy." "Now go, my son," whe said arising, "and find your own happy face again. Your father will soon forget his anger. Spend the dav walking in the forest or by the sea. It will help restore your spirit." Roa walked and sensed and smelled. and saw and touched the many beauties of his land. He sat and watched, the sky turn gradually to flame as R_a sank into the Sea of Kiwa. Roa knew that the three warriors bad been put to death. |