Duck Lake cousin elk

Dutch hummed in agreement; yes, there was something to be said for the strength of her people. She had come from the body of moonwoman, who was as wise a woman as the panther had known. And of Kaluktuk —

"He is as strong as hunter as any woman could wish for," the panther replied. And then, as if it answered Chakliux's question: "But I do not know him well."

Perhaps this was his own failing. He had not been as forward in pursuing Kaluktuk's friendship as he had Fallen Sun and Towhee's. Perhaps the others knew him better than he.

"There is no point in worrying over it," he admitted to the seal hunter. "We will see when we return what cloudwoman has made of it."