124 ON THE CREST OF THE HILL. 



"You see that grove of timber, about a fourth of a mile to the north of where the 

 oryxes are feeding," said Jack; "well, I'm going to make a circuit, so as to enter 

 from the other side. As soon as I get beyond the wood, I want you, Bob and Dick, 

 to ride toward the critters from this side. They'll be likely to make for the grove, 

 and I'll wait till they enter or start to turn off, when I'll bring the old lasso into use 

 once more." 



ORYX. 



Looking upon tne matter as settled, Jack started off, circling so far to the left 

 that a ride of several miles was necessary before the youths could leave their position. 



Mr. Godkin smiled. " He hasn't left anything for you and me to do, Pongo," 

 he said to the Bushman, " but I don't think we need remain idle. Let's'take a 

 turn to the southeast, where I suspect we shall find something worth attention." 



