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than he turns on his assailant, when the second Eskimo, 

 who is close on the other side, then gives the home-thrust. 

 The Eskimos do not often eat the flesh of the Bear- 

 perhaps never, except when pressed by hunger. The 

 Indians eat it, and I once lived for several days on the flesh 

 of an old White Bear. It is tough, rather strong in flavor, 

 but palatable. That of the cubs, on the contrary, is good 

 eating, and I have enjoyed several good meals off them. 

 Prejudice is hard to overcome, but hunger sometimes over- 

 rules it. 







