Lie down, Dagaeoga, the first warrior is going to fire." Robert sank almost flat.

There was a report in the bush, a flash of fire, and a bullet whistled high over their heads.

From a point on their right came an answering report and flash, and the warrior in the bush uttered his death cry.

Robert, who was watching him, saw him throw up his hands and fall.
"It was the bullet of the Great Bear that replied," said Tayoga.

"It was rash to fire when such a marksman lay near.