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Next Jasper's mother prepares to leave her residence. She first arms Jasper and tasks him with guarding the chickens. Jasper fancies himself a soldier, and starts marching within his residence. When the
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A confrontation with an enraged elephant sends the trio flying back towards the hovel. The
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first terrified. Then explains to Jasper that he should not be pointing the weapon at live targets, since it is likely to go off. Convincing the boy to hand him the gun, the
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standing behind him. When he does notice, the "brave" hunter flees in terror. In a 23-second scene, the
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