"We must get that bear," said Whopper. "But not to-night."
"Yes, we must get that bear by all means," added the doctor's son.
"I vote somebody remain on guard," said Snap. "That beast may come back at any time. Doubtless he is very hungry, and a hungry bear is usually pretty desperate."
It was decided that they should take turns watching, and this settled one after another the young hunters went to rest again. But for the balance of the night only an owl came to disturb them and they paid no attention to this.
With nothing special to do the young hunters were rather lazy about getting around in the morning and it was after ten o'clock when the breakfast dishes were cleared away. Whopper went outside to bring in some firewood and presently called to the others.
"What's wanted?" asked Snap.
"Two men are coming this way, from over yonder. Unless I am mistaken they are the two men who were out hunting with Andrew Felps."
"So they are!" exclaimed Shop. "What can they be wanting now?"
"Maybe they want to drive us away from this lake," suggested Giant.
"They are just about mean enough."
"No, they can't do that," answered Snap. "I made sure of it before I left home."