The Hawks and Their Friends

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A family of Hawks lived on an island in a lake not far from the great forest. On the northern shore of this lake lived a Lion, King of Beasts. On the eastern shore lived a bird called a Kingfisher. On the southern shore of the lake lived a Turtle.

?Have you many friends near here?? the Mother Hawk asked the Father Hawk.

?No, not one in this part of the forest,? he said. ?You must ...