"But he speaks seriously," said the major.
"Yes, major, you shall see."
Robert was not mistaken, and soon they found themselves before a vast field of horns, regularly planted.
"Well?" said Robert.
"This is something singular," replied Paganel, turning towards the Indian with a questioning look.
AN ANXIOUS INDIAN.
"The horns come from the ground," explained Thalcave; "and the cattle are under it."
"What!" cried Paganel, "is there a whole drove in this mire?"
"Yes," answered the Patagonian.