THE DARKENING SKY. 



Bob and Dick wanted sleep, and crept into the wagon where they were accus- 

 tomed to make their beds at night. The canvas over them was so strong that they 

 were confident it would not fail them as a roof; it had been through some of the 

 most violent gales that can be conceived, without suffering damage. 



The lads did not withdraw from their friends until the wind was whistling 

 powerfully through the camp, causing some excitement among the animals, captive 



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as well as domestic. The horses whinnied and moved around their circumscribed 

 space, as if seeking for shelter. 



It was not any special fear the owners felt of their flight during the night beyond 

 recall, but it was at such times when there was no moon that they were liable to be 

 visited by lions. It was the wish of the hunters to keep all the animals within the 

 area of the camp-fire's illumination, so as to hold them as safe as possible from 

 narauding enemies. 



