“Well, anyway,” he grinned, “they didn’t get us.”
As they plodded on, the sand became looser than ever before. The dromedaries, however, did not seem to notice the change. They plodded on with the same stiff steps.
After two hours of constant traveling, the adventurers found themselves in a narrow valley between two high sand dunes. The country was gradually losing its level character and was steadily becoming more hilly.
Suddenly Mr. Holton gave a cry of delight and pointed to something not far away.
CHAPTER XII
A Grim Discovery
“WHAT is it?” asked Bob, slow to catch sight of the object.
“Gazelles,” returned his father. “A small herd of them.”
In a moment the agile animals came running out in full view of all, their beautiful coats showing clearly in the bright sunlight.