The odour of frying venison was pleasant.

Eli was hungry, and when the venison was fried and tea made, he swallowed his pride and silently accepted Indian Jake's invitation to eat.
When they had finished, Indian Jake cut a large joint of venison, and presented it to Eli with his empty rifle, remarking as he did so: "The deer's meat's a surprise.

I like to surprise folks.

Taste good goin' home.

I'll keep the ca'tridges.