produce one person that can prove to me that such
things HAVE occurred the persons responsible will be put out of our
society. Such things are not allowed. I have brought a book of our
rules. You may read them for yourself."
29 "You have entire villages," gasped Gray Boar, "where the people are
running around without clothes?"
30 "Several of them, Lord!" Shining Serpent told him. "Our movement has
become quite popular."
31 Gray Boar took the book of rules. "I will study this," he agreed, "I
wish time to consider this. At the moment I would speak
against you. I do not think people should run around showing themselves
to each other. But to be fair I want to read your rules. Also, I want a
list of your membership. I want to talk with MANY of your people in
private before I make my decision."
32 Now, those that accused Shining Serpent seemed pleased. "Surely,"
they thought, "after The First Speaker questioned people, he would find
some fault in Shining Serpent's group.
33 Now, for several months Gray Boar questioned both those that
belonged to this society, and those who opposed it. He found the
opposers could not prove any of their charges. Most had only heard
rumors and not actually seen any of the things they claimed happened.
The people he visited were not vulgar, but seemed to be
decent people, friendly, hospitable, and some even embarrassed about
his questions.
34 The children he talked to seemed to have as little knowledge about
the ways of men and women as any other children their age. For the
first time in his life Gray Boar had doubts about his judgment. Perhaps
he was wrong. Perhaps, like his daughter said, he was from an older
age, when the body was looked upon with shame.
35 One night as he slept, still trying to make his decision, he dreamed
a Dream. He was in a beautiful valley