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violently at the tether, and began to scream at 

 the top of its lungs. The Englishman attempted 

 to comfort the youngster, but the more he tried, 

 the louder it screamed. 



The other baboons now worked themselves 

 into a frenzy. Suddenly the whole troop came 

 streaming down from the cliff. That they were 

 actually charging did not enter the man's mind. 



"Well," he thought, "if those animals think 

 they can take care of this little fellow, I will 

 give them the chance." 



He unbuckled the strap, and off the young- 

 ster bounded over the rocks toward the onrush- 

 ing baboons. 



One that was evidently its mother ran up. 

 The little one threw its arms about her body 

 and was borne off, clinging to her under-side. 



It was natural to suppose, now that she had 

 regained her baby, the other baboons would be 

 satisfied. But no! On they came, as furious 

 and excited as ever. 



When the huge "dog" baboon that was lead- 

 ing the charge showed no inclination to halt, 

 the Englishman realised his danger. He saw 

 that he stood no chance against a hundred or 

 more of the infuriated creatures, each one of 



