248 ADVENTURES OF DR. ALLEN. 



in the breeze, glided like a shadow across the valley. As he 

 rushed on, bullets followed, sometimes covering him with 

 sand. His zigzag course resembled lightning, but he soon 

 left us far behind. 



The white sides of a large number of antelopes, quietly 

 feeding on the rich grasses, attracted us presently, and, after 

 a stalk of some miles, we came upon them. By a careful 

 maneuver we succeeded in nearly surrounding them, and 

 soon a volley was poured into them from three sides. Two 

 of their number fell to the ground. The others started in a 

 circle and our bullets cut the earth all about them. They 

 seemed bewildered, without realization of the approaching 

 danger. A large buck antelope with his head erect, bounded 

 high, his sleek glossy sides looking like silver. But death 

 was on his trail, for simultaneously with the report of my 

 rifle, he tumbled forward. The other boys secured five in all. 

 There was much excitement and waste of material, but the 

 amateur must learn to aim ahead of the fleet antelope if he 

 wishes to hit the mark. 



We planned a great raid on the trout of Bennett Creek, 

 turned out part of the channel and made a lake far down the 

 valley, which is still in good order, and is still a paradise for 

 the finny tribe. A day was spent here in resting and feast- 

 ing, during which time we killed two more antelopes. After 

 taking a photograph of the camp we proceeded up the little 

 stream known as Patohar, and after considerable meander- 

 ing, camped above the place of the Chapman brothers. Here 

 we prepared to hunt for bears and elks. 



After the regular camp building,, erecting tents, making 

 beds of fragrant pine boughs and preparing fire pits, we were 

 ready for the morning, which always comes soon to the tired 

 hunter. The next day was spent in inspecting the country 

 and noting game trails. We all came in rather disappointed. 



