raitor, Una becomes High Priestess. Hunters,
bind the hag, Esle, that she may not escape. Anak, lead the way to the
valley of plenty."

* * * * *

Packing up was a simple matter for the tribe of Ugar. In five minutes
they were following Anak to the valley of the Neanderthalers. When they
arrived, Uglik picked out the largest of the caves, and told the hunters
to choose their own. In a few minutes the tribe was established in their
new home. Esle was released from her bonds, for it was essential that
the High Priestess of Degar Astok prepare the ground for the rannag.

Anak and Invar walked slowly up to the cave where Una waited.

"Uglik is a mighty warrior," said Invar doubtfully.

"So is Anak," was the reply. "Further, I have a plan."

"Then are Uglik's days numbered," replied Invar with delight. "Tell me
what I am to do to aid you."

"When we get to the cave, you may cut off my hair and beard."

Invar started back aghast.

"Your strength will go with it," he protested. "The glory of the warrior
is his beard."

"I do not believe it," said Anak. "By cutting it, I will rob Uglik of a
handhold he could use to my downfall. Fear not, I know what I am doing."

With a flint knife, Invar slowly and painfully hacked off Anak's long
hair and beard. When the operation was over, Anak smeared himself
plentifully with the fat of a wild pig which had fallen to one of
Invar's spears the day before. When he was ready, he threw himself down
to sleep. When he had dropped off to slumber, Una rose. She took the
liver of the pig from the back of the cave and approached the doorway.

"Where go you, Una?" demanded Invar.

"I take this to the Father that he may strengthen himself for the
rannag," she said enigmatically. "Should not the best be given to the
Father?"

Invar's hand tightened on his throwing-spear.

"Minded am I to slay you," he said darkly.

"And fight to the death with Anak when he awakens? Listen, oh, fool, if
the Father eats greatly, he will be slow and Anak may slay him with
ease."

A light of admiration flashed into Invar's eyes.

"It is well thought," he said.

* * * * *

With a swift glance around, Una took from her girdle a tiny skin packet.
She opened it and displayed a brown powder.

"This, Esle gave me," she whispered. "She said that Uglik had threatened
her death and she wished Anak to kill him. If I give Anak this, Degar
Astok wo