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Rh as this world goes, and I was born white—as white as the sand and crystal rocks about me."

"Then," said Massang, "we have need of you; come with us, and we four will live together."

Not far from this place the four companions spied a little hill whereon stood a hut, strong and in good condition, but apparently quite deserted. Here they took up their abode and lived quietly for many days without any adventures. Every day three would go out to hunt and one would stay at home and prepare the midday meal, each taking this task in turn.

Now one morning, Massang, the Black Man and the White Man set forth to hunt, leaving the Green Man behind them, and at midday they returned, tired and hungry. To their dismay they found the ground in front of the hut much cut up by horses' hoofs and the Green Man standing at the door, looking thoroughly puzzled and frightened.