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the fur on his back was burnt, " Duu, duu!" said the great Grizzly 

 Bear. "I will do it," said the Porcupine. "Chief, untie my bands, 

 then I will do what you say." However, the great Grizzly Bear did 

 not mind what the little Porcupine said to him, because he was very 

 strong. He is the strongest of all the animals, therefore he did not 

 listen to what the poor little Porcupine said to him. He was very 

 proud. Then he kicked him again into the fireplace. 



