Joke

A Catholic minister went into deepest Africa in an attempt to work with and convert the tribe to the Catholic religion. He wasn't able to speak the language very well, so he hired a member of the tribe to help translate what he wanted to say to the tribe. He asked for and received permission from the Chief of the tribe, to speak to the whole tribal population at once. He got up on a very large boulder that overlooked the central area of the tribal village. As he spoke, his translator was by his side on the boulder, and he translated all that the minister was saying.

"If you let me- I will show you how to dig in the ground and get good water to drink and cook with". "Hoon-gow-wa!" was the large response from the tribes people.

"I can show you how you can capture animals without leaving your village". "Hoon-gow-wa" shouted all the tribe!! (By this time-the minister was very happy with his effort)

"And if you will let me- I will show you a way to make peace with the other tribes that are trying to take your land and your women". "HOON-GOW-WA" was the enormous response, that was so loud, that it scared away the wild birds in the nearby trees!

This was the end of his talk and he was a large feast and much dancing. The minister was well received by the tribe indeed! Later that afternoon, the translator came up to the minister and said "The Chief of our people said that you have given him much joy. As a sign of his appreciation, he would like to take you on a tour of animals and tribal land".

Well, the Minister was absolutely delighted at the acceptance that he had been shown! He Thanked the Chief and told him that he felt honored by the Chief's offer. So the Chief, Minister, translator, and four worriers went walking through the small kingdom. As the Chief gave the minister the guided tour, the translator explained the different places that the Chief was showing the minister. He was shown a large sparkling stream- that was their water source. They they all walked up a steep knoll that overlooked a large area that was bountiful in deer and elk- that was the meat supply. Then after another hour of walking, the party came on a very large lush green pasture that looked to have about a 100 cows (to the best guess of the Minister), the Chief said something to the translator and pointed, and the Minister asked "What did he say?"

"My Chief tells you to watch your step on this path, and to be careful not to step in the Hoon-Gow-Wa".