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Updated: May 31, 2025
"Don't say a word to Aglootook," said Anteek, as the young man turned to go; "he will be sure to say that something will happen if you do." "Yes, and as something always does happen," remarked Cheenbuk, "he's sure to be right, the moosquat." "Moo-squat" seemed to be used as a term of extreme contempt; it may not therefore be incorrect to translate it "humbug!"
One of these was closely followed up by Anteek, who had very cleverly launched his harpoon. Aglootook was also seen to be struggling with a buoy, which he was trying to haul in. "Keep off!" he cried in great excitement when old Mangivik paddled to his assistance; "I have lanced it twice. I need no help. See, the water is full of blood!"
Being resolved not to risk failure by taking too many companions, the Eskimo limited the number to seven, besides himself namely, Nazinred, with his fire-spouter; Oolalik, whom he deemed the strongest and bravest among the young men; Anteek, the most plucky of the big boys; Aglootook, the medicine-man, whom he took "for luck;" and Nootka, as being the most vigorous and hardworking among the women.
The day following they arrived at an obstruction which it appeared as if neither the wisdom of Aglootook, the sagacity of Nazinred, nor the determination of Cheenbuk could enable them to surmount.
This seemed to fairly take away the breath of the audience, for they could only glare and remain dumb. For a few moments they breathed hard, then Squat-nose said in a deep whisper "Go on." Aglootook did go on, and kept going on so long that his audience were forced to go off and assuage the pangs of hunger which prolonged abstinence and mental excitement at last rendered unendurable.
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