The sight of this old acquaintance, as they termed the oak, had a cheering effect upon the Bavarian boys; and after supper they sat conversing upon the subject, determined as soon as it was day to look out for some of the living trees as further confirmation of the strange fact they had observed.
They were about thinking of wrapping themselves up in their blankets, and retiring to rest, when an incident occurred that kept them awake for another hour or two.
Chapter Eight.
The Sambur Stag.
“See!” cried Caspar, who was more sharp-eyed than Karl.
“Look! look yonder! two lights, I declare!”
“Indeed, yes,” replied Karl; “I see them—bright round lights! What can they be?”
“An animal!” answered Caspar; “I can affirm that much. Some wild beast, I fancy!”