210 THE COUGAR. 



had left them. These we soon saddled, and jogging along, in a direct 

 course, guided by the sun, congratulating each other on the destruction 

 of so formidable a neighbour as the panther had been, we soon arrived 

 at my host's cabin. The five neighbours partook of such refreshment as 

 the house could afford, and dispersing, returned to their homes, leaving 

 me to follow my favourite pursuits. 



