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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 day&^m 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. 



