its skin, which latter becomes almost like chamois

leather when dressed. Notwithstanding this supply of

food, the hunters could not resist the temptation to give

chase to a herd of about nine buffaloes that suddenly

came into view as they overtopped an undulation in the

plain.

"It's no use," cried Dick, "I

must

go at them!"

Joe himself caught fire from the spirit of his young