When they neared the spot they stopped, and Adele alighted.

Then Rupert took the hawks, while Hugh went forward alone to the edge of the pool.

Just as he reached it a heron soared up with a hoarse cry.
Rupert slipped the hoods off the hawks, and threw them into the air.

They circled for an instant, and then, as they saw their quarry rising, darting off with the velocity of arrows.

The heron instantly perceived his danger, and soared straight upwards.