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Raising his head in a gesture of disdain that was almost human, the horse walked stiff-legged around a porcupine that lay in the center of the trail.
"Steering clear of needles, Flash? " said his rider, laughing cheerfully. "Say, Roy," he called to his companion, who sat astride a chestnut mustang, "is it true that porcupines can shoot their quills?"