father gathers his relatives, so that no one may object. To that herald
anyone who knows anything evil (must) tell it. Then as soon as all are
satisfied, (the matter) is finished. But after those Indians had become
Christians, then a priest marries them.
Now these are the marriage customs which they observe. That youth gives
her new clothes. Then this bride puts them on. Then they start for her
betrothed's house; then her betrothed greets her; they salute her, her
betrothed and his attendants. This is what is called the custom of
congratulation. Then they return home; then there they sit down, she and
her attendants; old women and girls and even men. This youth assembles
his congratulators; then they start off; they salute her; they finish
the greeting.
Then they make a big feast; that girl sets a table; it is called
"natponan," for men, women, even for children. This youth cooks it; in
the open the food is cooked; then when it is cooked, they feast; then
they call out: "your dishes (are ready)." Everyone understands this.
Then they run to the feast.
However, the marriage is not yet ended. When they dress themselves they
set out for the hall. Then they enter the hall with the attendants. So
when they arrive there, someone fires a shot which gives notice that the
bride is in the hall. Then the groom also goes off with his followers.
Then, when the entering ones arrive, again someone shoots. Then a
captain conducts him to dance with the bride.
Then at midnight they make a feast for supper. Then advice is given to
these newly married ones. Then the old women follow the bride. They
fetch her bedclothes.
The End.
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