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tree, uttering a peculiar sort of cry, which is 

 readily understood by the natives, who seldom 

 refuse to follow it. It always leads them to 

 some rock or hollow tree, in which they find a 

 bees' nest, generally well filled with wax and 

 honey. Of this they always give the bird a 

 share, as it would be considered little less than 

 robbery to deprive it of its due. 



There are some other interesting species of 

 bees, of which I intend to tell you ; but it is now 

 time to bid good night. 



