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they came in full sight of the camp. By that time the Texan and the lads had 

 arrived with their oryxes, and were quick to discover the chance to secure new 

 prizes. 



Jack showed an instant perception of what was needed. A large gap was made 

 in one side of the stockade, at the farthest portion from the camp, the natives mov- 

 ing hastily from the spot. Then Jack, Bob and Dick vaulted into their saddles and 

 spread out on the plain to help drive the zebras into the inclosure. 



This proved anything but an easy task, for it was not to be expected that any 

 wild animal would willingly approach a place like the encampment of the hunters. 

 The mother snuffed the air, pricked her ears, looked right and left, stopped short, 

 and then started at a brisk trot over her own trail, the colt following closely at her 

 heels, for, even in her fright, she accommodated her gait to that of her offspring. 



But she had time to go only a short distance, when she was confronted by Pongo, 

 who swung his arms and shouted so hard that she quickly shifted her course, onlj 

 to find her path barred this time by Mr. Godkin, who disported himself like a 

 frantic person. 



Once more the zebra headed for camp, approaching quite close, but the sight 

 was too terrifying and she wheeled with such a determined effort to flank the shout- 

 ing Bushman that she would have succeeded, despite his efforts, except for the 

 opportune appearance of Bob Marshall and Jack Harvey, who were riding so near 

 together that the way was closed. 



By this time the zebra was panic-stricken and seemed to forget about her colt, 

 in her wild desire to extricate herself from the snare into which she had run. 



Jack had his lasso in hand, but it looked as if the capture could be completed 

 without that, though he was ready to use it at any time. 



The only way open was that leading to the inclosure, and the mother started 

 thither with the young one still at her heels. She saw the opening, but showed 

 renewed misgiving as she neared it. While still several yards off she stopped 

 short, snuffed and shook her head, as if to say she could not be fooled. 



This was a critical moment "All together ! " called Mr. Godkin, and the fire 

 horsemen bore down on the hesitating animal with such shouts and outcries, that 

 he bounded forward, and the next minute she and her little one were safe withia 

 the stockade. 



