Well directed, this trait of unyielding determination is an excellent one.

It is the foundation of success in life if the object sought is a worthy one.

But in this instance Eli's objective was not alone the recovery of the silver fox skin, though this was the chief incentive.

Coupled with it was a desire for vengeance, prompted by hate, and vengeance is the child of the weakest and meanest of human passions.
When Eli had eaten he shouldered his rifle and strolled back into the forest.

Presently he flushed a covey of spruce grouse, which rose from the ground and settled in a tree.