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Then he comes to where Newfoundland is; he comes to an Indian village; a

village where all loons who have become men live. They are glad to see

their chief; they do what they can, so as to please him; he is joyful.

He makes them his huntsmen and his messengers.

In all stories, as many as there are, the loons are faithful to him

forever. So even to-day when the Indians hear the loons, they say: "The

Loon is calling to Kuloskap" (Micmac tongue); (or) "he is 'looning' to

Kuloskap" (Passamaquoddy tongue).

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