Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest by Unknown
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you."
Coyote allowed Hare to take his seat at the entrance. Hare said, What are you thinking of, Coyote? "Nothing," said Coyote. "Listen, then," said Hare. "I am a hare and I am very much afraid of people. When they come carrying arrows, I am afraid of them. When they see me they aim their arrows at me and I am afraid, and oh! how I tremble!" Hare began trembling violently until he saw Coyote a little off his guard, then he began to run. It took Coyote a minute to think and then he ran after Hare, but always a little behind. Hare raced away and soon entered a house, just in time to escape Coyote. Coyote tried to enter the house but found it was hard stone. He became very angry. Coyote cried, "I was very stupid! Why did I allow this Hare to fool me? I must have him. But this house is so strong, how can I open it?" Coyote began to work, but after a while he said to himself, "The stone is so strong I cannot open it." Presently Hare called, "Man Coyote, how are you going to kill me?" "I know how," said Coyote. "I will kill you with fire." "Where is the wood?" asked Hare, for he knew there was no wood at his |
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