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village after village without any success and after he had been on the quest a very long time he came to a very large village and entering [[strikethrough]] on [[/strikethrough]] the entrance of one house he heard the people talking about the lost girl and crying for her. Just then one of the people caught a glimpse of the mink and called out for a light and they searched for it but found nothing. When they went back Mink changed himself to a dwarf dressed all in mink fur even to the ends of his fingers. The moment he entered the lost girl's brother cried, here is a guest, it is the first we have had and perhaps he can tell us of my sister; but first give him food and water and treat him well and then we will question him. The brother then hurried away to call the other brothers from the Cashim. The girl's mother had caught Mink up in her arms the moment he entered to ask for tidings but she released him to take food and after he had done she again caught him up like a child and questioned him eagerly while all hung around and listened breathlessly while he told of Raven's teaching and that he was come to tell them. There ensued a great excitement and all the young and active men of the village prepared to go and punish Raven —  They made new arrows and after all were done they set out