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more powerful voice than that of South Africa, which Livingstone 

 alone refers to. If this supposition be correct, it may reconcile 

 all difference of opinions. 





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It is in spring that the Lion seeks a mate, and when an 

 alliance is formed they show themselves most devoted to one 

 another. Until the female has young, the Lioness follows her 

 lord everywhere, and most frequently the male is charged with 



