to the Professor's foresight. The river was close enough to get the needed water for themselves and their yaks, and the thick clum

em, and it seemed that the present danger of a night attack might be expected from the pursuing party. Indeed, the

for the yaks, and thus assure them from harm by any attacks with arrows or spears. Before dark, Harry and John went to the river several times to bring water for the cat

d savages armed with spears and arrows. One thing had to be considered, and that was, w

shes within two hundred feet of the wagon were cleare

wo slept. John appeared in his element. At the least sign of disturbance in any quarter, his hand

ngel began to grow restless. George, who was asleep at this time, was awake

motioning toward the forest side and not toward the river." It did seem a

he peered out to the north, and as he laid his hand on his arm, arose and silently moved out to the end of the wagon, and s

nd there, but the utmost quiet was observed. Suddenly the report of a gun rang out, and with a shr

concerted them. They were expecting the defense to come from the wagon, and here was a shot, away from it, and it undoubte

t was a hazardous one, in case they had determined to rus

him on the back, as he again stole out. This time he boldly marched toward the fringe of t

e by him, but at the end of that time he came back, a

you think has

ws who were pursued are the ones; w

latter of which had blood on it. This was determined when a

hey could have gotten these ar

ty, and the lack of them this afternoon would be no

unded across the open space, and the command was given to fire. The result of the shots was plainly seen. The rush ceased

the savages beyond. John, without waiting for the word, moved toward them, and taking their weap

es of English or American manufacture, and other

looked over the articles. "How is it possible t

thing that caught Harry's eye was an arrow, which he carr

lying over at the edge of the clearing, t

red his cap and the bow and arrow. When they returned the Professor looked up,

think so?" a

shown in the arrows. This is one you found near the river this morning, and was no doubt dropped by one of them at the time they attacked us, and it is exactly simil

hey had been thrown into the paths of these two w

was the problem. They had shown hostility from the first. It was evident they were far from the usual habitati

friendly relations might still be established, notwi

tating that if they went forward at once the chances of getting into favorable communication would be

sed and the course of the wagon directed to the south. In less than half an hour they

ticles of clothing, and numerous odds and ends were gathered in the hope that some

e evidence that the savages had in their possession trinkets which were taken fr

the elevation. This was reached about four in the afternoon, and in another hour they were at the crest of the hill. This gave them an uno

ch was as much in the open as possible, and the

? It was impossible to obliterate the tracks o

a factor in our favor, because if both try to follow us they are bound to

to the village, if what we see beyond is any evidence, and

ourse is to resist their attacks, and, as I have stated, endea

and there was a visible relief in the minds of all as mor

ng from the tree top, in his peculiar way betokening alarm. George ran up, called him down, and started forward. Angel followed, chattering more vigorously, and when George turned in

location of the wagon and its occupants. The crucial time had come, and George rushed back to the wagon, but

this they made no response, but continued their cautious forward movement, creeping from one vantage

-moving animal, and started forward on a run, soon gaining the shelter selected. It should be stated that when the team, which had been n

o which the yaks were driven and thus afforded protection, and the guns w

everal hundred feet away, and the Professor sought by means of signs to indicate his peaceful intent, but this did not h

oot the leaders, or those who appear to take the lead. Another thing, fire and reload. Do not take the loaded guns which are in reserve, because we may need them la

by signs. For a time no further hostile movement was made, and it began to look as though his efforts would win;

charge was made. "Now deliberately pick your man and fire." No sooner had the order been given before all f

It was fortunate that the pause was long enough to enable them to reload. On they came, and when within seventy-five feet, the Professor gave the order for another volley. At this distance there was no

ain body of the savages broke for cover, but several, more venturesome than the rest, sought to carry away the wounded chief. When one of them turned to discharge his arrow, John rai

over, but several, more venturesome than

e p

e boys, who were instructed to do so by the Professor. "Don't go far beyond the

o him, and together forced him to accompany him back to the wagon. He was wounded in both legs, the shot having pa

the wagon, and the Professor at once applied bandages to his limbs. This

vage was surprised at the proceeding. He evidently expected different treatment, and glanced at his captors in amazement. During the first few mi

dent that they were preparing for another fight. The wagon top was removed at one side, and the chief hoisted up

ay, evidently with the view to another attack. All the guns had now been relo

e chief that if his men made any attack on them he would forfeit his life. The chief

except a distinctive headdress and a breech cloth, of very peculiar workmanship. The color of his skin was not black, like th