He went on over a hill and then into a wide valley, well grown with thickets.

Pushing his way through the bushes he sought the traces and was startled by a sound almost at his shoulder.

Keyed to the dangers of the forest he whirled instantly, but it was too late.

A powerful warrior threw himself upon him, and though Robert, by a great effort, threw him off he sprang back and another on the other side also seized him.

He was borne to the earth and a third Indian coming up, he was quickly secured.
Robert at first was so sick with chagrin that he did not think about his life.