Karana describes the kelp beds where the Aleuts hunt and the playful otter that they are killing. She describes the canoes and weapons they use and the process of how they skin and flesh the otter. She shares her feelings of anger toward the Aleuts for killing her playful animal friends. She then mentions her father's dismissive reaction when she tells him how she feels.
While trying to relieve Karana's fears that the otter will all be gone soon, Chief Chowig tells her that he believes the Aleuts will be gone within a week. She is sure he is right since he had some of their men go to the beach to build a canoe. She describes the lack of wood on the island and the process they use to turn a log into.....
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