villain to climb into that tree."

"Why so, lad?"

"Don't ask questions, but do what I bid ye."

The hunter smiled for a moment as he turned to the

Indian, and ordered him to climb up a small tree near

to which he stood. Mahtawa looked surprised, but

there was no alternative. Joe's authoritative tone

brooked no delay, so he sprang into the tree like a

monkey.

"Crusoe," said Dick, "