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The Birch-Bark Rolf out when the fish is in tow. It is not a foul to have less, but the Spearman must at once let it out if the umpire or the other crew cries “fathom!” The Spearman is allowed to drop the spear and use the paddle or oar at will, but not to resign his spear to another of the crew. The Spearman must be in his boat when the spear is thrown. If the boat is upset the Medicine-man’s canoe helps them to right. Each crew must accept the backset of its accidents. TILTING IN THE WATER For this we usually have two boats or war canoes manned by four men each. These are a Spearman, who is also a Captain, a Pilot, and two Oarsmen. Head of Tilting Spear. The Spearman is armed with a light pole or bamboo twelve feet long, with a soft pad on the end. Some- 46