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position, and the white-headed eagle avails itself of 

 the chance thus afforded it. The eyes of the victim 

 are soon torn out and devoured, as well as such por- 

 tions of the body as can be got at. Indian women 

 are seldom very affectionate mothers, and such occur- 

 rences are considered contretemps naturally attached 

 to the life they lead. 



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