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of such distinct races and in such different climates. We 

 could all surely depend on one another, for in previous 

 expeditions our mutual friendship had been put to the 

 proof. Seeing how well Lucien bore the fatigue, I rejoiced 

 that I had brought him under the protection of such good 

 guardians. When I entered the hut to seek repose, I dis- 

 turbed Gringalet, who, before lying down again by his 

 young master, licked his hand : here was another devoted 

 friend " the dog, which combines all man's better quali- 

 ties," as Charlet observes. 



