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the thing that looks out of their eyes and makes 

 us all turn our heads away. Even Rof there, 

 who stands up against Cougar without flinching, 

 drops his head when Man looks at him is that 

 not so, brave Comrade ? &quot; 



&quot; It is,&quot; answered Blue Wolf, dragging his tail 

 a little. 



&quot;And a Breed will trade this thing for fire 

 water?&quot; queried Carcajou. 



&quot; So the Factor said,&quot; answered the Moose. 



&quot; I would n t if I had it,&quot; declared Wolverine 

 &quot; not even for the Fat-eating, and that is good 

 for one. Was it that which made Wiesahkechack 

 King of Men and Animals, and everything, 

 when he was here this Soul thing ? &quot; he asked 

 pantingly, for the easy stride of his long-legged 

 comrades made his lungs pump fast. 



&quot; I suppose so,&quot; replied Mooswa ; &quot; but if 

 Francois gets fire-water at The Landing, I m 

 afraid it will be ill with The Boy. But, Comrades, 

 you all remember your oath to me and the King, 

 that for the Man-Cub shall be our help, and our 

 care, and not the blood-feud that is against Man, 

 because of his killing.&quot; 



&quot; I remember,&quot; cried Blue Wolf. 



&quot; And I,&quot; answered Pisew. 



&quot; I never forget anything,&quot; declared Carcajou. 

 &quot; When my paws ached because of Fran9ois, I 



