Jack London

The Acorn-Planter Jack London

Book Excerptill destroy us?{Red Cloud}Then is the Sun Man the stronger; it may bebecause of his kindness and wiseness, and becauseof his women.{Young Brave}Is it told that the women of the Sun are goodto the eye, soft to the arm, and a fire in the heartof man?{Shaman}_(Holding up hand solemnly.)_It were well, lest the young do not forget, torepeat the old word again.{War Chief}_(Nodding confirmation.)_Here, where the tale is told._(Pointing to the spring.)_Here, where the water burst from under the heelof the Sun Man mounting into the sky._(War Chief leads the way up the hillsideto the spring, and signals to the Old Manto begin)_