It was serrated, and between two spears of rock, directly in line with his position, showed a zigzag crack that at night would let through the gleam of sky.

This settled, he put on his belt and boots and prepared to descend.

Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there.

On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance; and after debating the matter he left the rifle leaning against the bench.

As he went straight down the slope he halted every few rods to look up at his mark on the rim.