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AFTER WILD SHEEP IN THE ALTAI 



released. It was, indeed, a ghastly sight. Towards 

 evening the wind began blowing, and waving the 



legs of the skins to and fro, gave them an appearance 

 of dancing at the end of long poles. 



Early next morning we lifted camp, reaching the 



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junction of the Tchouia River and the Katoun at 

 about 10 a.m. We branched off up the former 

 river, which we now had to follow to Kosh-Agatch. 

 As we advanced, the country gradually grew wilder ; 

 here and there the river ran through narrow gorges, 

 and the path became more difficult for the horses. 



