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Show 102 - far to the South, even to the Southern tin of the big South Island." "Very far South indeed, to the place of the vast snows. It Is a journey of unknown hazards and dangers, for none of our own tribe has ever made the journey. Once there, T_e Maunga Nui, the great mountain called Irihia, must be scaled and. the summit of its highest neak must be reached before one is to attempt to sneak with lo, The Supreme." "Do you remember several seasons ago, quoting to me a proberb of our forefather's regarding seeking one's desires? Would you sneak it for me once again, Wetekia?" A dreamy smile swent over the wrinkled, understanding face. "In essence it says: 'Seek ye the desire of your heart. If you bow your head let It be to a lofty mountain,'" she repeated in a soft, clear voice. "The desire of my heart, my wise grandmother, is peace for my neonie and oepce for my land. And in order to be sure in mv direction I must seek and bow before the lofty mountain Irihia, which is near the dwelling place of J_o, The Supreme." "Then go with my blessing," she said, grasning |
