lowered, a sharp crack followed, and the antelope fell

dead upon the plain.

"Ha, boy! that's a good supper, anyhow," cried Joe,

as he galloped up and dismounted.

"Goot! dat is better nor dried meat," added Henri.

"Give him to me; I will put him on my hoss, vich is

strongar dan yourn. But ver is your hoss?"

"He'll be here in a minute," replied Dick, putting his

fingers to his mouth and giving forth a shrill whistle.

The instant Crusoe heard the sound he made a savage