More Jataka Tales by Ellen C. BabbittReadOasis Step 4(Part 2)

“Why have you come?” asked the Kingfisher. Then the Father Hawk told the Kingfisher what the hunters planned to do.

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“Fear not,” said the Kingfisher. “I will help you. Go back quickly and comfort my friend your mate, and say that I am coming.” So the Father Hawk flew back to his nest, and the Kingfisher flew to the island and went into the lake near the place where the fire was burning.
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