. Two boys in Wyoming : a tale of adventure . Jack, expressing 9 130 TWO BOYS IN WYOMING. that which had been clear to both from thefirst, there was no need of our jumping itat all. But we are here, and must make thebest of it. Its time we found some game. And Jack looked sharply around, as if heexpected to see a fat deer or big horn step for-ward and sacrifice himself for their good. But they were more fortunate than theywere warranted in expecting. While survey-ins: the rocks and heights which seemed to t5 wall them in, Fred exclaimed: Theres our game! He pointed to a cliff fully two hundred
. Two boys in Wyoming : a tale of adventure . Jack, expressing 9 130 TWO BOYS IN WYOMING. that which had been clear to both from thefirst, there was no need of our jumping itat all. But we are here, and must make thebest of it. Its time we found some game. And Jack looked sharply around, as if heexpected to see a fat deer or big horn step for-ward and sacrifice himself for their good. But they were more fortunate than theywere warranted in expecting. While survey-ins: the rocks and heights which seemed to t5 wall them in, Fred exclaimed: Theres our game! He pointed to a cliff fully two hundredyards distant, and of half that height. Onthis projecting ledge stood a noble buck, withantlers and head raised, while he seemed tobe gazing over the wild expanse of countrybelow him. They knew he was a fine animal,though the distance made him appear dimin-utive. I wonder if he sees us ? said Jack in awhisper, as if afraid of being overheard. If he does, he knows we are too far off toharm him. The next instant the boys had unslung. On the projecting ledge stood a noble buck. THE NEW YORKPUBLIC ASTOB, LENOX ANDT1LD1N FOUNDATIONS _» L THE FIRST GAME. 131 their glasses and leveled them at the fellow,who formed a striking picture, as he stood outin bold relief, with his spreading antlers, hisfine head, and his brown, sinewy limbs. Thenext remark by Jack may not have been ro-mantic, but it was characteristic : What a fine meal he will make for us! Provided we can secure him. We mustget a good deal nearer/3 Our rifles will carry a bullet that far. No doubt; but if we hit him he wouldbe only slightly wounded and would make must go closer. This necessity was self-evident, but thetask was certain to be a difficult one. As theyapproached the animal they were likely toexpose themselves to his keen gaze, when hewould disappear on the instant. Remember what Hank said. There istwice the chance for one that there is for stay here, Fred, while you go on. If Isee him move Ill tr
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