at length he came to a wide plain . as he emerged from the forest the sun was falling in the west , and it cast its scarlet and golden shades far over the country . the air was perfectly calm , and the whole prospect had the air of an enchanted land . fruits and flowers , and delicate blossoms , lured the eye and delighted the senses . at a distance he beheld a large village , swarming with people , and as he drew near he discovered women beating corn in silver mortars . when they saw kwasynd approaching , they cried out : " bokwewa 's brother has come to see us . " throngs of men and women , in bright apparel , hurried out to meet him .
beating corn .
what did kwasynd see the women doing at the village ?
what did kwasynd see the women doing at the village ?