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प्रश्न
Compare the two crests.
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उत्तर
The Salton crest was “a demi-lion holding a cross-crosslet in its paw.” The Jago crest was a greyhound. Both were used in the family. Bertie could use either of the crests. Bertie had a feeling that he belonged to Saltpans, who used demi-lion crest always.
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