With this he proceeds to some open place, where the condors, wheeling high in the air above, may readily see him.

Having chosen a spot, he crouches down upon the ground, and draws the skin over him, with the fleshy side turned upward.
In this situation he remains; but not long, until some one of the condors, with his far-piercing glance, espies the ensanguined object, and comes swooping downward.

The bird, having no suspicion, hops boldly upon the hide; and commences tearing at the piece of flesh.

The hunter, underneath, now cautiously feels for one of its legs; and having assured himself of this, grasps it firmly, folding the foot of the bird in the soft loose flaps of the hide.

Having already provided himself with a long rope, he adroitly nooses it around the ankle; and, taking the other end in his hand, he now appears from under the skin, and shows himself to his astonished captive.