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but the rest of its body always remained concealed. 

 Afterwards another head came in sight, or rather the 

 ears and horns only, nor could I once obtain a view 

 of the whole animal. We remained a long time wait- 

 ing for it to emerge from this chosen spot, but in vain. 



" That 's a doe, Neuner," I whispered : " the horns 

 are too fine for a buck. When they come in view 

 again, look and you will see I arn right." 



" I think so too," he answered ; " but we are losing 

 time here. Let us go up higher ; we .shall then see 

 behind that knoll, and if a buck is there get a shot." 



Stealthily we crept back, and went higher, but on 

 looking over the ravine saw nothing; we could not 

 even discern the hillock which had been between us 

 and the chamois just before. 



" Shall we try a little further on?" I asked. 



"No, no, it will not do any higher; they would 

 be sure to wind us there." 



It was then settled Neuner should stay here, while 

 I returned to my former position ; and when he sup- 

 posed I had reached it, he was to dislodge a stone or 

 two to alarm the chamois ; and as they bounded away 

 I should see what they were, and according to cir- 

 cumstances get a shot, or, might be, get none. 



Presently down came a stone into the rocky ravine. 

 The two kids pricked their ears, and looked as though 

 they wondered what it could be, but yet not much 

 afraid. A second is heard, hopping along the hard 

 bed of the torrent. There is no doubt now about the 

 danger; and off they go, thoroughly scared, one, 



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