Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #16

Synopsis

Mabu waits while his father, Hamasai, is away. Mother says cow is gone missing. Mabu is distracted by a huge agama lizard, covets its hide for the gorgeous colors. Agama escapes. Mabu recovers the cow. One afternoon Mabu spears the lizard, and cries. Hamasai, come home just that moment, asks him why he cries. The agama is dead and its pretty colors are all gone! Only when something is alive is it beautiful, Father says. Mabu recalls Hamasai has been gone many long weeks, runs to clasp his hand. Hamasai says their flesh is delicious; you have provided the means for a feast.