lodge down, and freed the
earth of two pretended good men, who were manitoes.

He then continued his journey, not knowing exactly which way to go. At
last he came to a big lake. He got on the highest hill to try and see
the opposite side, but he could not. He then made a canoe, and took a
sail into the lake. On looking into the water, which was very clear,
before he got to the abrupt depth, he saw the bottom covered with dark
fishes, numbers of which he caught. This inspired him with a wish to
return to his village and to bring his people to live near this lake.
He went on, and towards evening came to a large island, where he
encamped and ate the fish he had speared.

Next day he returned to the main land, and, in wandering along the
shore, he encountered a more powerful manito than himself, called
Manabozho. He thought best, after playing him a trick, to keep out of
his way. He again thought of returning to his village; and,
transforming himself into a partridge, took his flight towards it. In a
short time he reached it, and his return was welcomed with feastings
and songs. He told them of the lake and the fish, and persuaded them
all to remove to it, as it would be easier for them to live there. He
immediately began to remove them by short encampments, and all things
turned out as he had said. They caught abundance of fish. After this, a
messenger came for him in the shape of a bear, who said that their king
wished to see him immediately at his village. Paup-Puk-Keewiss was
ready in an instant; and, getting on to the messenger's back, off he
ran. Towards evening they went up a high mountain, and came to a cave
where the bear-king lived. He was a very large person, and made him
welcome by inviting him into his lodge. As soon as propriety allowed,
he spoke, and said that he had sent for him on hearing that he was the
chief who was moving a large party towards his hunting-grounds.

"You must know," said he, "that you have no right there. And I wish you
would leave the country with your party, or else the strongest force
will take possession."

"Very well," replied Paup-Puk-Keewiss. "So be it." He did not wish to
do anything without consulting his people; and besides, he saw that the
bear-king was raising a war party. He then told him he would go back
that night. The bear-king left him to do as he wished, but told him
that one of his young men was ready at his command; and, immediately
jumping on his back, Paup-Puk-Ke