dispute began as to which was the better shot of the

two.

"There are others to shoot yet," cried the major.

"Make way. Look out."

The men fell back, and the few hunters who had not

yet fired took their shots, but without coming nearer

the mark.

It was now agreed that Jim Scraggs and Dick Varley,

being the two best shots, should try over again, and it

was also agreed that Dick should have the use of Blunt's