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Updated: June 12, 2025
But they did succeed in filling most of their hearts with an unconquerable desire to go and see for themselves, so that no difficulty was experienced in persuading the whole tribe men, women, children, and dogs to consent to a general migration. Even Anteek held his court that night in the tent of old Uleeta. Since the death of Gartok Anteek had shown much sympathy with that poor old woman.
"I wish," said Gartok earnestly, "that if He exists at all He would change me." At that moment Cheenbuk, who was gazing up into the brilliant sky, seemed to be moved by a sudden inspiration, for he gave utterance to the first audible prayer that had ever passed his lips. "Maker of all," he said, "give to Gartok the spirit that loves right and hates wrong."
"You also are wounded," said Gartok, observing the pallor of his face. "Yes; I can find no arrow, but there is blood." "Is it bad?" asked the chief, with an angry exclamation at their misfortune. "I cannot tell," replied Ondikik, "but "
This was the bellicose Gartok himself, whose heart had been touched by the fair Nootka. Like his rival, he sat down opposite the maiden, and stared at her impressively across the cooking-lamp. This would seem to be the usual mode of courtship among those children of the ice; but the girl's mode of receiving the attentions of the second lover varied considerably.
Cheenbuk looked at Gartok, and then both looked at the bear. Apparently the ridge prevented the distant sound from reaching it, for it did not move. "We must go at it alone without dogs," said Gartok, grasping his spear, while a flash of the old fire gleamed in his eyes. "You must not try," said Cheenbuk; "the drive here has already tired you out. Anteek will do it with me.
The latter was not, perhaps, quite strong enough to give the death-dealing thrust, but he had plenty of courage, and knew well how to administer the deceptive poke. As for Gartok, besides being incapable of any great exertion, he would not on any account have robbed the boy of the honour of doing his work without help. He merely stood there as a spectator.
Gartok, being the biggest, most forward, and presumptuous among them all, was allowed to speak first though this was contrary to the wishes, and even the custom, of the tribe. He did not make a set speech. Indeed, no one thought of delivering an oration. It was merely a palaver on a large scale.
We crossed the plain, and slowly wended our way up the pass. Near the top we came to a track, the highway from Ladak to Lhassa via Gartok, along the northern side of the Rakastal, Mansarowar, and Gunkyo lakes. On the pass itself were planted several poles connected by ropes, from which flying-prayers waved gayly in the breeze. Obos, or mounds of stones, had been erected.
You know his people are not used to laugh. They are very grave, but this one laughed till I became angry, and I would have fought with him, but " "Ay," interrupted Anteek, "but you were afraid, for he had the spouter." Before Gartok could reply Mangivik broke in. "Boo!" he exclaimed contemptuously, "it is of no use your talking so much.
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