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&quot; It is ! &quot; they all cried in chorus. 



&quot; I am satisfied ! &quot; added the Moose. 



&quot; I think it would be well. Subjects,&quot; said Black 

 King, thoughtfully, &quot; to watch this Man and 

 Man-Cub until the setting out of the Traps ; 

 after that we can regulate our lives in accordance. 

 How long will it take them to build their Shack, 

 Clerk ? &quot; 



&quot; Four days, Fra^ois told The Boy last even 

 ing, as he smoked the scent-flower.&quot; 



&quot; Then on the fourth day, three or four of us 

 who are quick travellers had better go and watch 

 the evil ways of this Slayer. What say you 

 all ? &quot; 



&quot; Most wise King,&quot; exclaimed Pisew, &quot; select 

 thou the Strong Runners.&quot; 



&quot; Very well : Mooswa, Muskwa, Rof, and my 

 self also Carcajou, for he has great knowledge 

 of Man the Killer s ways.&quot; 



&quot; I should like to see the lodge when it is 

 finished,&quot; whined Beaver, &quot; but my short little 

 fore-legs travel not overfast on land.&quot; 



&quot; So you shall, Comrade,&quot; growled Muskwa; 

 &quot; You may ride on my back.&quot; 



&quot;Or on my antlers,&quot; suggested Mooswa; 

 &quot; their bowl will be like a cradle for you.&quot; 



&quot;That s settled, then,&quot; declared Black Fox. 

 &quot; On the fourth round of the Sun we meet at 



