"But in case of danger, I shall be ready to come to your aid," said Zeno Cabral.
The painter turned quickly.
"Ah! It is you, Don Zeno!" said he, giving him his hand. "What a singular meeting!"
"Very singular!"
"Why does not the animal stir?"
"For a very simple reason—because he fears to do so."
"You think so?"
"Certainly, but be easy; he, or rather they, will soon take courage."
"What do you mean by they?"
"Why, look on this side; here is a second cougar, I think."