They paused and, lighting matches, looked about them. They were observing lads, and it did not take them long to arrive at the conclusion that they were on a totally different path.
"Will," said Jed solemnly, "we're lost on the mountain, that's all there is to it."
"Lost! What are we going to do?"
"Stay here until morning, I guess. See if you can find some wood, and we'll build a fire. This rock will make a good shelter."
CHAPTER XVII
CORNERED BY A BEAR
The boys passed a dreary, miserable night. There was a heavy dew, and they were wet, almost as if by a rain. Their fire went out, for in the darkness they could not find wood enough to keep it going.
How glad they were when morning came! The sun warmed them, and took the stiffness from their limbs.
"Oh, for something to eat!" cried Will.