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84. Verily, at that time and place, it has been said, in this house,

85. They spake to one another, saying: O, younger brothers,

86. The little ones have nothing which they can use for food at all times,

87. You will go and search for such food as they can use for all time.

88. A younger brother hastened

89. To the very center of a lake,

90. Where lay the root of the tse´-wa-the (Nelumbo lutea). 91. He hastened home with the root, 92. And spake, saying: O, elder brothers, how will this serve for food? 93. The elder brothers hastened to try the taste of the root, 94. Like milk the juice squirted in their mouths, 95. And they said to one another: O, younger brothers, 96. This will serve as food for the little ones. 97. When the little ones make use of this plant as food, 98. They shall always live to see old age, as they travel the path of life.