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For the hungry man nothing is superior to the taste or for the building up of sinews and muscles than the steak of fat young bear . '' Garay writhed again in his bonds , and closed his eyes that he might shut away the vision of the two . Robert was forced to smile . At half past two , as he judged it to be by the sun , Willet said to Garay once more : `` The papers , Monsieur Achille . '' But Garay , sullen and obstinate , refused to reply . The hunter did not repeat the question then , but went back to the fire , whistling gayly a light tune . The three were spending the day in homely toil , polishing their weapons , cleaning their clothing , and making the numerous little repairs , necessary after a prolonged and arduous campaign .