In the Sunk Lands — page 64: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 538 precations loud and deep. Possession did not seem to be the best position, and yet we thought he had the best of us afew moments before. I made my way carefully along to the next tree, where Bob was stationed, care- fully keeping as many bushes between me and the camp as possible, for our enemy had sharp eyes. ‘“ What do you suppose he took such a position for, to be caught lke this?” I asked. ‘“« He didn’t expect to be caught,” rephed Bob, grimly. ‘*‘ He was probably lying in the bushes watching us. When we came off so foolishly together, he slipped in to carry off the guns, got interested in over- hauling the traps and we surprised him.,”’ ‘‘ But he had plenty of time to get away,” I protested. _ ‘““Tdon’tknowaboutthat. Didn’t the dogs scent him first ?’’ demanded Bob. ‘‘ He’s . no doubt formed a different opinion of us_ since he held us up and Joe shot at him. Possibly he thought we'd hunt him down with the dogs—we’re four to one, you know —and a stand behind those trunks is as GEOmMmicboo