He who succeeds counts so many points; if both miss, the nearest to the hoop is allowed to count, but not so much as if he had "ringed" it.

The Indians are very fond of this game, and will play at it under a broiling sun for hours together.

But a good deal of the interest attaching to it is owing to the fact that they make it a means of gambling.

Indians are inveterate gamblers, and will sometimes go on until they lose horses, bows, blankets, robes, and, in short, their whole personal property.

The consequences are, as might be expected, that fierce and bloody quarrels sometimes arise in which life is often lost.
"Try your hand at that," said Henri to Dick.
"By all means," cried Dick, handing his rifle to his friend, and springing into the ring enthusiastically.
A general shout of applause greeted the Pale-face, who threw off' his coat and tightened his belt, while, a young Indian presented him with a dart.
"Now, see that ye do us credit, lad," said Joe.
"I'll try," answered Dick.
In a moment they were off.