However, they will probably be deterred by the fire from approaching the camp, and will wander round and round: so we may hope to hear of them before long." In answer to the roar of the leopards the natives kept up a continued shouting.

For some hours the roaring continued at intervals, sometimes close at hand, sometimes at a considerable distance.

Frank had some difficulty in keeping awake, and was beginning to wish that the leopards would move off altogether.

Two or three times he had nearly dozed off, and his rifle had almost slipped from his hold.

All at once he was aroused by a sharp nudge from his companion.