They came to a large tree which had been blown down, and was partly decayed.

An immense grizzly bear crept growling from the hollow of this tree, and plunged into the forest.

It was in vain to pursue him, without dogs to retard his flight.

They however soon overtook the wounded buck, and shot him.

With this treasure of venison upon their shoulders, they had but just returned to their camp when the main body of the army came up.