"I wish we could get a chance at some other kind of game," remarked Jack.
Presently they caught sight of Cedar Lodge at a distance, and then all hurried their pace.
"Looks mighty good to a fellow after he's been away all night," declared Spouter.
"Look, Look!" burst out Gif. "What can that mean? Every window and every door of the Lodge is wide open!"
"Sure as you're born, Gif is right!" ejaculated Fred. "Something is wrong, that's sure."
All set off on a run, to ascertain as quickly as possible what had occurred at the Lodge during their absence. Gif was the first to enter the place, but he was quickly followed by the others.
"Gee! what do you know about this?" ejaculated Andy.
"This is the work of our enemies!" murmured Jack.
The doors and windows had evidently been open for some time, for the Lodge was bitter cold inside and not a little snow had drifted in through the openings. The wind had likewise entered, blowing the ashes of the dead fire in all directions.
"I'll bet Glutts and Werner did this!" cried Spouter.