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Chapter 4

Swallowing his prey, the bird resumed his statue-like stance to await his next victim.

“You see?” said his father. “Brother Heron waits with patience until his quarry is near, then strikes with speed.”

Small Hawk nodded.

“Now we will try.”

Wading out of the rushes, the two startled their teacher, who took flight. River Runs Deep held up his hand for his son to stop. The man took two more steps and stood still, with the spear raised to his shoulder. After several minutes, the thrust of his father’s arm startled Small Hawk. The man pulled the spear up out of the river and their first catch of the day was secured. Small Hawk was proud.