BOOK TEN
THE BOOK OF TRUSTING FOX

Chapter One

Now in the 1,092 Season From The Beginning, a First Speaker was elected by the name of Trusting Fox. And if he had one fault it was his trusting character. For he believed everyone, and had a hard time making judgments. For he could not tell who spoke truthfully and who did not.
2 But he was a good man in his way, and strived to do good for his people. He had some wise Councilmen who helped him make wise judgments. And he had a good High Warlock named Bold Fox, a great descendant of his namesake, who gave him wise counsel on military matters.
3 One day as Trusting Fox sat in Council, a wise Witch called Whistling Dove came to him. "Lord," he announced, "I have made a great invention that will revolutionize the hauling of freight and people. But I need your support to make it work."
4 "What is this invention?" asked Trusting Fox.
5 "I call it a locomotive," the man continued. "It is a steam engine like those used to pump water, but much more efficient. It is mounted on wheels and may pull many carts behind it. I actually have one working at an old mine a few miles to the west of the city. We are already using it to haul ore from the mines to the smeltery of the village.
6 If you see my invention, I'm sure you will grant me the funds to build a railroad from Northern to Western. The economic benefits will be tremendous."
7 "If what you say is true," agreed Trusting Fox, "I will surely support your project. I will come

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