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 the wild beasts of the field? And a fellow like thyself could brook such injury."

"What could I do?"

"That we shall see: But pray tell me, whence dost thou come, and on what errand?"

"I related my whole history to him, and, without awaiting the end of it he jumped up with joyful impatience, pulling me after him with all his might."

"Come along, brother,' he said, 'now art thou ripe, art the very man I wanted for my purpose. I shall reap great honor by introducing thee to our common wealth. Make haste and follow me."

"Whither art thou going to conduct me?"