"That's an ocelot," exclaimed George.
"Are you sure?"
"Just like the ones we got."
"Oh, this one's much larger."
"Shall we make a try for him?"
"Certainly; if we can get close enough," answered Harry.
The boys moved forward stealthily, using the most convenient trees to hide their movements. The animal was very wary, and the boys knew that the distance was too great to attempt a shot.
"Let us keep on after him. We may get a chance sooner or later," remarked Harry, eagerly.
But the animal kept beyond their reach, and after a half hour it finally forged ahead with such speed that it was soon lost to view, to the great disappointment of the hunters.
"Now, if we can get a glimpse of the sun we shall know what our direction is. This is the most wonderful forest I have ever seen."