SINO-MONGOLIAN FRONTIER 
upon the antelopes, before we saw them again 
crossing the low rise between the two hollows. By 
remaining perfectly still we escaped observation. 
The moment the antelopes were out of sight, we 
again set spurs to our ponies. After a short 
sharp gallop I dismounted and crept up to the 
top of the rise, but did not fire as my quarry were 
still rather far, and were trotting gently along the 
next rise. By galloping, hiding and scouting in 
turn we arrived at last within easy range and 
I took a shot. I hit the antelope, but did not 
drophim. Just at this moment a large herd swept 
by, from which I bagged a second antelope. My 
Mongol went after the first animal, which at once 
set off towards the hills, and, easily out-distancing 
his pursuer, hid amongst some rocks and sage 
brush. An hour or more we spent in searching 
for the wounded animal. The Mongol climbed 
to the top of the highest peak in the little range, 
from which point of vantage he made out the 
tiniest movement in some sage brush fully a mile 
distant. Returning to where I was waiting he 
directed me to the right spot, and before long I 
had the satisfaction of bowling over my buck, as 
he sprang up from the brush and made for the 
adjacent ridge. My companions also succeeded 
in wounding an antelope, which, however, escaped 
and was not secured till next day. 
One day while out with us, Mr. Larson surprised 
and shot a badger, which he presented to our 
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