Here is abundant food that Areskoui has sent us." Then he reeled and would have fallen to the ground had not Willet caught him in his arms.

His great effort, made in his weakened condition, had exhausted him and a sudden collapse came, but he revived almost instantly, and the three together dragged the body of the bear into the valley.

Then they proceeded dextrously, but without undue haste, to clean it, to light a fire, and to cook strips.

Nor did they eat rapidly, knowing it was not wise to do so, but took little pieces, masticating them long and well, and allowing a decent interval between.

Their satisfaction was intense and enormous.