"But we'd better go back and make sure." "We don't want to leave this here," said Roger, wistfully.

"That other hunter might come along and claim him." "I'll go back to where we left Todd, and you can watch this elk," said Dave.

"I'll ask Todd what we had best do with both animals." "Can you find the way ?" questioned Phil.
"I think so." Reloading his rifle, Dave set off for the spot where they had left the cowboy and the first elk.

For a few minutes he followed the back trail with ease, then, almost before he was aware, he became mixed up and scarcely knew in what direction to turn.
"I suppose I might call out, or fire my rifle," he mused.

"But if I do that the others may think I am in trouble." Looking around carefully, Dave set off once more, and presently reached a spot that looked familiar.