WARAIYAGEH Now, a few pleasant days of winter came.

The ground dried under comparatively warm winds, and the forest awoke.

They heard everywhere the ripple of running water, and wild animals came out of their dens.

Tayoga shot a young bear which made a welcome addition to their supplies.
"I hold that there's nothing better in the woods than young bear," said Willet, as he ate a juicy steak Robert had broiled over the coals.

"Venison is mighty good, especially so when you're hungry, but you can get tired of it.