Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 435
s they ran. Mr. Carey and thewomen stationed at the windows reported that therouted enemy had disappeared into the darkness.It was not probable that they would return, but itwas thought best to send up another candle inorder to arouse the villagers that they might beready in case the bears should… … * and the two boys were so delighted at having out-witted the bears that they sat down on the floor andlaughed until the tears rolled down their fat cheeks. men soon came running in tmatter. They were all armedand watched anxiously, hoping the bears would return ; for a good supply of bear meat…
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