It was a wonderful shot, and the bear was down! The animal was dead when the triumphant young hunters reached its side.

It was some time before either of them spoke.

Panting from their exertions, both looked down in silence upon the huge beast at their feet.

That he had made a remarkable kill Rod could see by the look of wonder in his companion's face.

They were still mutely regarding the dead animal when Mukoki came through the break in the ridge and hurried toward them.