62 THE EASTERN HUNTERS. 



" Then we shall have a good view from that rock, 

 shall we not ? " asked Norman, pointing to an 

 elevated portion of the ridge. 



The man replied in the affirmative. So to the 

 rock in question they at once made their way. 

 This reached, they cautiously and carefully peered 

 over, but after a lengthened examination, could 

 discover no samber. 



" He will have entered that patch," said Norman, 

 who was still scanning the ground about. " You 

 see those trees," he continued after a while. " Good ! 

 I will get to their shelter ; and when you see me 

 safely there, go round, concealed by the ridge, and 

 cross it about that green bush ; then walk down 

 into the open. The wind is from there. The beast 

 may scent you and break within shot of me. If he 

 won't move, we must track him." 



The man replied with a " very good, Sahib," and 

 after seeing Norman reach the trees indicated, pro- 

 ceeded to perform his portion of the manoeuvre, 

 and carry into effect the orders he had received. 



This was judiciously done, but without its pro- 

 ducing the result desired. So, seeing that the 

 animal, if there, was not inclined to break, Norman 

 beckoned to the man, and they sought the pug or 

 slot. There was no blood on it, but the experienced 

 hunter rather argued favourably than the reverse 



