which the bear stood were so numerous, that they could

not use their guns without running the risk of shooting

their companion. Most of them drew their knives and

seemed about to rush on the bear with these; but the

monster's aspect, as it glared around, was so terrible that

they held back for a moment in hesitation.

At this moment Henri, who had been at some distance

engaged in the killing of one of the other bears, came

rushing forward after his own peculiar manner.

"Ah! fat is eet--hay? de bar no go under yit?"