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ence, if it were not for his surroundings, the 

 shootmg of a bear is not productive of much 

 excitement. Perhaps when they were hungry 

 and in company they might make things a 

 trifle too exciting ; but of this I cannot speak, 

 as I never tried it, and the natives I have 

 come across are in the same position. 



