They were so excited that it was difficult to get to sleep, and they were up just before dawn to pull the egg out of the hot ashes with a stick.

When it cooled and they were able to handle the smooth clay egg. Orca stroked the egg and called charmingly for the Firebird chick to come forth.

Nothing happened. Then Ren took the egg and whistled like a bird for the chick to come forth. Gradually he whistled closer and closer to the hole until his lower lip was touching the egg.

Then suddenly a beautiful calling note came from the egg itself. Ren was so startled that he dropped the egg which broke into two halves on the stoney ground.