"it's my 'pinion that we'll come on buffaloes soon. Them

tracks are fresh, an' yonder's one o' their wallers that's

bin used not long agone."

"I'll go have a look at it," cried Dick, trotting away

as he spoke.

Everything in these vast prairies was new to Dick

Varley, and he was kept in a constant state of excitement

during the first week or two of his journey. It

is true he was quite familiar with the names and habits

of all the animals that dwelt there; for many a time and