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tectress of the fortress, he solemnly excommunicated these tigers. 
Since then they have never entered a village, nor killed a man, 
woman or child. For this Christians gave thanks to God. This 
miracle astounded the natives and as a result, many of them and 
many Cheli (Kling) idolators were converted in 1560. 
Jour. Straits Branch R. A. Soc., No. 60. IOIT, 
