He prayed, O spirit of the tree, or whoever lives here, I take shelter under this tree for the night. 
hi pɹeɪd, oʊ spɪɹʌt ʌv ðʌ tɹi, ɔɹ huɛvɜ˞ lɪvz hiɹ, aɪ teɪk ʃɛltɜ˞ ʌndɜ˞ ðɪs tɹi fɔɹ ðʌ naɪt. 
 Indian speaks with a monotone voice at a moderate speed in a quiet room with barely any echo.