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MONKEYS. 
lowed by the others. On reaching the surU' 
mit of the building, which terminated in * 
small round dome, he planted himself firml/' 
and, taking advantage of his situation, seizeii 
three or four of the boldest of his pursuerft 
and hurled them to the bottom. The rest 
intimidated by these proofs of his prowesSi 
after making a great noise, retreated. Tb^ 
conqueror kept his post till evening, and theH 
betook himself to a place of safety. 
Their conduct to such of their number aS 
happen to become captives is remarkable. 
one is chained in their neighbourhood, they 
attempt by all possible means to set him a* 
liberty : but, should their efforts prove inef' 
fectual, and he submit to slavery, they will 
never receive him again among them, should 
he by any chance escape, but fall upon and 
beat him away without mercy. 
Not content with the abundant supplies 
which Nature affords in the woods, they sek 
