"I think it is essential that you attend. They had camped close to a grove of trees that served as a wind break and the campfire warmed them as evening settled in. "I'm glad you feel that way, because I would like lots of children too. Tormaden was the leader and he knew who she was immediately. "This woman is going home to the south, down this river for another day and a half," she responded in perfect Clan. Because she had a wolf pup of her own, she was able to handle this tiny, much smaller, animal with confidence. But he knew if he did, there would be open warfare between his people and hers. By the time the people had gathered to witness the final Matrimonial of the season the shadows were stretching into long dark stripes, reflecting the onset of evening. Just get down and hold Lightning's halter and soothe him, he's as frightened as you are." He saw the lion attacking his father and ran to stop the attack but the lion just swatted him away." Ayla looked over at them, still dressed in their splendor, sitting on thick padded cushions made from soft deer hide and stuffed with mammoth wool. She would have been killed by that cave lion." But I see that you need to talk alone so I will give you time to talk to Mog-ur about the spirits, but don't take overlong." "I have returned from the Others and have much to tell you," Groog signed. "You sound like you're still asleep. "I am Ayla, protected by the Cave Lion and I honor Mongar who has always honored the Spirits, and whose totem is the Mighty Bison. Willamar still called her by her personal name when they were alone. Would she end up being alone when she was her mother's age with no children of her own? Just then two insistent yelping and furry tumbling bodies whirled in and around their legs. It had been a tight shot, if Durcan had moved suddenly she might have hit him instead of the wolf, but she felt she'd had no choice but to try. His smile turned mischievous and wearing only his loincloth now, he stepped close and hugged Ayla tightly to his bare chest. The cave that our First Zelandoni comes from has around two hundred people in it and though it is the largest single cave, the Twenty-Ninth has as many people, although they are spread out into three smaller communities.". For now he would remain silent. Finally a third bullroarer began, even closer in. She hadn't known Madroman that well, but what she had known about him hadn't made her like or trust him. They had succeeded in capturing the whole herd except for the Stallion and they were jubilant. "Robonar, please share a meal with us, you must be tired and we have plenty of space in our dwelling for you," she assured the Lanzadonii hunt leader. She reasoned that if everyone knew, Brukeval would know too and might warn the Chimu when they arrived at the meadow. "To the Zelandonii they were just ordinary people and they couldn't really hurt anyone. They have the same problems that you have and they have the same fears and insecurities as you, so keep in mind how you would feel when you say things that may be hurtful to others.". Ayla removed a pouch that was tied to her belt and held it out to the Zelandoni of the White Cave. ", "Yes, there should be a wealth of material for me this winter. Manvelar responded carefully, "We could be near their camp by nightfall. At first he thought of turning away, but he stood there thinking about everything this woman had brought to the Zelandonii. "Brukeval, I always thought you had more sense than Madroman. Cambarre, quickly undressed and, taking his bloody tunic into the water with him, also submerged his body into the cool clear water. "That feeling of being nothing special is the reason she doesn't speak of her past. The curiosity all around them made the young couple move that much faster and soon they were on the trail heading north riding their two horses and leading a pack horse. "Yes, of course we gave it to her as you suggested. Then suddenly the earth shook violently, knocking most of the people to the ground. "Zelandoni, you are a magnificent artist. Ayla introduced Jonayla to the storytellers and assigned her to lead them to where they needed to go. That would be his signal to run as fast as he could to alert the elders who were working on the mountain. The First Zelandoni also enlisted our help, if she needs it, to deal with the problem when she returns," he said proudly. "It grieves me to think that Wymez no longer walks the earth, he was a true artist, one that I learned so much from," Jondalar replied sadly as the group began to walk toward the Ninth Cave's encampment. The first verbal language she learned was Zelandonii, because that is what I taught her. The others were less sure how they felt and what their leaders would decide. He was a useful member of the Zelandonii people and a valued member of South Face Holding. While the women were working on the marker, Cambarre put up a temporary shelter using three of the four ground covers available. This was no time to trip and hurt himself when an event this important was on their doorstep. Do you know? It was so unexpected. Jean is particularly known for his world famous novel series, Earths Children, which a set of several historical fiction novels. she scolded him in a good natured tone. Cambarre did the same and after a few moments Camma followed, slowly in a zigzagging pattern. She burst onto the scene first and was suddenly facing a fully grown three hundred pound cave lion not more than twenty paces away. Mongar remembered them both. They would make their camp down the trail from the holding that night and visit the Wolf Cave the next day. She knew the truth of it, but knowing the truth didn't make her feel confident in her ability to convince the other Doniers that she should serve her people as the First Zelandoni. But she knew her mother's views on the subject, she'd grown up hearing about them and she did believe that the people who had saved her mother's life were people in their own right. That is why Iza trained me, she always said she thought I could have been her spirit daughter because of my love for healing.". Jondalar stood, "I think we should begin our preparations for the journey tomorrow." "What about the southern caves, would we be allowed to hunt in the north with the other hunting parties?" He let out a loud whoop and hugged Jonayla again, spinning her around and praising her beauty and cleverness. It seemed that almost from the moment he had received the first oral dose of the infusion, he began to heal. Would the Zelandoni insist that Star stay? Looking at her daughter who had followed them, "Jonayla, you will need to stay here and care for your father. On the spur of the moment she felt like a swim. Now with this addition of three young wolf pups, the training was a full time job. "I think that we have never before had a leader like you, Zelandoni. She wished he was lying beside her now and that they were sharing what her parents were. Camma, the leader of the Chimu returned the stare for a moment then when she felt herself being pulled into those eyes as if her will were being tested, she shook her head ever so slightly and looked away, clearing her vision. You know the Clan better than anyone else, while at the same time, you're one of us. And besides, Ayla came away with me, so I fear your father suffered from the experience much more than I did," Jondalar concluded. In that instant there was a banshee scream as Jonayla lunged forward landing on the large man's back, where she began to pummel him on both ears, trying to distract him from her mother. I haven't let him run free before, he might not be old enough to show you what you want to see." ", Not listening, Mageb broke in, cutting Durg's explanation short. He didn't want to shame his people and would try to contain his fear of these spirit talkers. Ayla tried to reassure the woman. It was Ayla! I'll bet he could use it. What she had planned was the right thing for her and Jondalar and when he was well again she would broach the subject with him. Then Ayla set small twigs onto the flame. Baldwin, James - Go Tell It on the Mountain.mobi - 354 kB. She struggled to remain standing, tottering on trembling legs, fighting to remain upright. It may have been the same one who sniggered when the first of the southern caves had asked her if she had changed her mind about trying to convince them that she should be First Zelandoni. Jonayla moved close to Cambarre and put her arm around his waist and pulled him close. Being a healer, her most urgent question was asked first. I'm as proud of my Clan son as I am of my Zelandonii son. On the plus side, she doesn't have to take part in publicity campaigns too often. If they hadn't been hearth siblings, Ayla realized she might never have met Jondalar. "Ayla!" Reports were still coming in from travelers who were making their way to the Zelandonii Summer Meeting from other places. "Take with you your tools to make new spears for the hunters of the next world." She watched the long line of people descend the winding trail to the valley floor. She had golden colored hair. Melodene looked at the old man and smiled through her tears. Manvelar was still in the lead with Ayla and Jondalar right behind him as they turned the final bend in the trail to see a group of people moving in and out of the cave, with others sitting by the outside hearth with a fire burning in it. None of the Chimu would attend the burial but there were enough Zelandonii to make a respectable showing. Ayla looked up to see her daughter, Jonayla, dismounting her horse with a look of concern as she hurried to her mother's side. "The beautiful and vibrant woman, who was the Earth Mother Spirit, laid down the law of hospitality to the S'Armunai, saying, 'All people from one end of The Great Mother River to the other shall offer true hospitality to visitors without demand, obligation or recompense. She also wanted to be alone with just her family on the return journey, so she fended off all suggestions that she lead the returning Zelandonii or that she arrive ahead of the others with only the leaders to take credit for their success. Melodene called out but received no reply. I'm one of your people and you're the First Zelandoni. "Why didn't you bring t-them? Many thanks to Ms. Auel for sharing her boundless gift with us. The howl of a wolf any wolf made Mageb shiver. I appreciate the help you and your children have given and will do all I can to live up to your trust in me. "Madroman, these people you keep calling "flatheads" are more honorable than you have ever been. "She said that it might have been easier to think of them as less than people so that it made it alright to take their living places. They are holding a welcome feast this evening and then tomorrow you will be called to speak to the gathering to tell your story.". He relied on Jonayla's common sense to do what was needed without thinking about it. Not to mention all the gifts that you and Jondalar brought to the Zelandonii people. We're used to a lack of privacy.". Jondalar had watched Ayla mark the design on her face using cold ashes from the fire pit and he had seen the reaction it caused in the man. 16. The second food to be offered the Mother's children, were deer and elk and other migrating animals that traveled in herds. Only Zelandonia and Acolytes could enter there. If possible, walk sideways toward it. He is the man that I still think of as my father. We may find ourselves at risk of running into some of the renegades. His mate was weeping, having given him up for dead. Ayla could understand why he would doubt her statement, but it was true and there was more that she would say. North was the unknown and a direction that was less likely to be searched. I was the daughter of his hearth. Suddenly she was worried. We were captured by bad men from the Others in the forest behind us and we're not sure where we are. She wanted to get the tiny animal to a quiet place and treat his wounds. The people sitting around the large open hearth murmured knowingly. Joharran, leader of the Ninth Cave, Manvelar, leader of the Third Cave, Trivodan, leader of the First Southern Cave and Tormaden, leader of the Nineteenth Cave stood before Ayla. There were some calls of support. In complete harmony, the two urged the horses forward, following them down the trail toward the valley floor. "Yes, Zelandoni of Elder Hearth it will be this morning when the sun is well above the hills to the east. Joharran smiled to soften his harsh assessment. Did you know that we were saved because of the Clan people? I'm sorry," she smiled, "you probably already guessed that. Camma finally asked. But it soon became obvious that she had seen him, so he finally straightened up and stood away from the rock. Though the outward form of the female Mog-ur was unconventional, the fervor, conviction and ineffable sorrow of this holy woman imbued the formalized gestures with significance far beyond mere form. "But your mother is the First Zelandoni. Mongar, I offer no violence and wish no harm to the Clan. "We still remember the time we were first mated. ", The Donier of the Third Cave turned to Ayla, "I just hope we don't have too many candidates from the southern caves. He had hoped never to see them again. She remembered feeling the same sensations before that event. She had her wolf pup wrapped in a hide carrier slung from her neck and everyone wanted to chance to see The Great Earth Mother's gift; that's the way everyone thought of the small animal, that the little white ball of fur was the gift of the Mother, that he was given as a sign of her pleasure toward their spiritual leader. "Then you came along. Moments later he reappeared holding a heavy Clan spear. Jonayla pulled Gray to a halt far short of the abri that sheltered her home, wiping the last of the tears from her eyes. Go, enjoy this time," Ayla said with tears of joy. Had the Zelandonii people ostracized her boy? He walked rapidly to Durg's side. "She also made every effort to befriend the women of the tribe. Soon the water was hot and the tea was made. We have discussed this enough. Jondalar rode close behind his brother. I don't think I could even if I wanted to. At first Jonayla didn't understand why there were shocked expressions on every face. 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