The tree on which the meat hung stood somewhat alone, so that sufficient light penetrated from above to enable any creatures approaching the bait to be seen.

Instead of his little Winchester, Frank had one of the Sniders with explosive bullets.

The Houssas were told to keep a sharp watch in camp, in case the leopards, approaching from the other side, might be attracted by the smell of meat there, rather than by the bait.
The Fans needed no telling to induce them to keep up great fires all night.
Soon after dark the watchers heard a roaring in the forest.

It came from the other side of the camp.
"That is unlucky," Mr.Goodenough said.

"We have pitched on the wrong side.