“How in the world did you find out where this bear’s den is which you are inviting us to see?” said Alec.
“Perhaps,” said Frank, “he marked it in the fall, like other Indians mark their beavers’ houses.”
“No, indeed,” said Mustagan. “I never thought of one being in that place until I found it by the steam.”
Here was a bigger mystery than ever.
“Steam!” said Sam; “and where was the engine?”
“Down deep under the snow in a den among the rocks,” was the answer given.
This did not clear up the mystery, but rather added to their curiosity.
“How far away is it?” asked Mr Ross.
“One day’s journey,” said Mustagan.
So it was decided that on the following Tuesday, if the weather continued bright and fine, the start would be made very early from Sagasta-weekee.