It may give us a chance to rid the border of that scourge.

We'll leave the trail, and go into the deep bush." Led by the hunter the little band plunged into the forest and began a careful circle, intending to come back to the trail some distance ahead, and to post themselves behind Tandakora in case that wily savage was planning an ambush, as they felt sure he was.

They redoubled their precautions, ceasing all talk for the while, and allowing no bushes to rustle as they passed.

Willet led the line, and Tayoga brought up the rear.

Grosvenor was just behind Robert.