Instantly he drew his pistol, leaped into the road, and fired at the retreating ape.

It gave a cry, dropped the baby and turned to attack its aggressor.
Frank waited till it was within six feet, and then shot it through the head.

He sprang forward and seized the baby, but in a moment he was attacked by the whole party of baboons, who, barking like dogs, and uttering angry cries, rushed at him.

Frank stood his ground, and discharged the four remaining barrels of his revolver at the foremost animals.

Two of these dropped, but the others who were only wounded sprang upon him.