224 THE HIVE OF THE BEE-HUNTER. 



We hastened to our unfortunate companion, chafed 

 his temples, and brought him to his senses. Happily, 

 save the loss of a generous steed, no great damage was 

 done. The " Ta-wa-ki-na " acknowledged that hamstring- 

 ing buffalo was as contemptible, as it was thought to be 

 by the Comanche chief. Thus ended this novel and 

 barbarian hunt, which afforded incidents for many 

 rough jokes and amusing reflections on hamstringing 

 buffalos. 



As a reward for these frontier sports it is but just 

 to say, that we feasted plentifully upon buffalo steaks, 

 marrow bones, humps, and tongues ; yet surfeited as was 

 the body, the mind was not satisfied. 



There was a waste of life and of food accompanying 

 the hunting of the animal, that, like an ever-present 

 spirit of evil, took away from our enjoyment that zest 

 which is necessary to make it a favorite sport. 



