they turned at right angles to their track, and struck

straight out into the prairie, and after a long run they

edged round and came in upon the bluff from behind.

It was merely a collection of stunted but thick-growing

willows.

Forcing their way into the centre of this they began

to examine it.

"It'll do," said Joe.

"De very ting," remarked Henri.

"Come here, Crusoe."