I already coveted him, and having my telescope with me, I took a minute survey of the opposite shore, which was about half a mile distant and was lined with fine open forest to the water's edge.

Nothing was visible.

I examined the other side of the lake with the same want of success.

Although it was such a quiet spot, with beautiful grass and water, there was not a single head of game to be seen.

Again I scrutinised the opposite shore.