All sides except one were too precipitous for ascent, and even this one could not be climbed without the assistance of a sapling or two.

They could see, however, that the top of the, rock was flat, and Mukoki called attention to this fact with an exultant chuckle.
"Fine place for wolf hunt!" he exclaimed.

"Many wolf off there in swamp an' in hill.

We call heem here.

Shoot from there!" He pointed to a clump of spruce a dozen rods away.
By Rod's watch it was now nearly noon and the two sat down to eat the sandwiches they had brought with them.