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THE ELEPHANT. 
molested by the crocodile, be forthwith seizes the 
reptile with his trunk, and carries it far into the 
s weldt, 5 until he meets with a forked tree suitable 
for his purpose, when, after sufficiently enlarging 
the opening between the forks, he thrusts his enemy 
into the cavity, and, bidding it adieu, leaves it there 
to perish. 53 
This story, when told by the natives in their own 
way, is rather an amusing one. 
