Bannertail 



ously to war. It is well known that the 

 lawful owner fights more valiantly, with 

 more heart, with indomitable courage 

 indeed, while the invader is in doubt. 

 He lacks the backing of a righteous cause. 

 He half expects to be put to flight, even 

 as he goes forth to battle. And the Ban- 

 nertails were able to make good their 

 claims to the hickory grove. Yet it kept 

 them ever alert, ever watchful, ever ready 

 to fight. 



Partly because the nuts were already 

 good food, and partly because it kept 

 others from stealing them, the Graycoats 

 cut some of the crop in September. 



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