The animal fell before his unerring aim, and, taking the prize upon his shoulders, he commenced a return to the boat.
He had not proceeded far before he came upon the fresh tracks of a herd of elks.

The temptation to follow their trail was to a veteran hunter irresistible.

He threw down his buck, and had not gone far before he came upon two more bucks, very large and splendid animals.

The beautiful creatures, though manifesting some timidity, did not seem disposed to run, but, with their soft, womanly eyes, gazed with wonder upon the approaching stranger.

The bullet from Crockett's rifle struck between the eyes of one, and he fell dead.