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We determined to capture their leader, who was to take charge of affairs in general.

Our bird however was not unfledged, and, being too wary for us, flew away before we could entrap him.

Nothing daunted we then decided to capture the refreshments, but again the fresh, verdant, yet sagacious infants lead us on the trip, for they had concealed their edibles beyond our reach or knowledge.