He had been trained from his baby frame, _gaoseha_, always to observe everything that met the human eye, and now he not only examined the trees, but also the brooks and the little ravines and the swell of the hills and the summits of the mountains that towered high, many miles away.

If ever he came back there he would know the ground and all its marks.
His questing eye alighted presently upon the delicate traces of hoofs, and, calling Robert's attention, the two examined them with the full care demanded by their purpose.
"New," said Tayoga; "scarce an hour old." "Less than that," said Robert.

"The deer can't be far away." "He is near, because there has been nothing to make him run.

Here go the traces in almost a half circle.

He is feeding and taking his time." "It's a good chase to follow.