apparition met the eyes of the trappers; but when they

heard that he had attempted to shoot Dick their ire was

raised, and a court-martial was held on the spot.

"Hang the reptile!" cried one.

"Burn him!" shouted another.

"No, no," said a third; "don't imitate them villains:

don't be cruel. Let's shoot him."

"Shoot 'im," cried Pierre. "Oui, dat is de ting; it

too goot pour lui, mais it shall be dooed."

"Don't ye think, lads, it would be better to let the