Once again I thank my young friends for the interest they have shown in my books. May the present volume prove both pleasing and profitable to them.

Edward Stratemeyer.

June 1, 1903.


ILLUSTRATIONS

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As the weapon rang out, the red man leaped upward and fell in a heap (Frontispiece)[53]
As the catamount left the ground, White Buffalo fired a second arrow[46]
A short distance away was a broad-sterned brig[109]
He gave it a vigorous kick, which sent it spinning away from the dangerous spot[146]
“B’ar meat!” yelled Barringford[180]
Four troopers were in hot pursuit[222]
Dave’s musket was up in an instant[268]
“Stand where you are,” ordered the sick man[297]

AT THE FALL OF MONTREAL.


CHAPTER I
INTERESTING SPORT