You, Compton, will take the head of the large island on our left, and I will watch from the other end.

If any of us see danger, we will give the whistle of the sand-piper.

Each will take water and food, and each, of course, will keep himself hid." "We take our guns, of course ?" "Best not.

A gunshot would bring a host down upon us.

Don't be discouraged," continued the hunter, as he saw the boys' faces drop.
"We have got the advantage of position, and we've got grit--eh ?" He nodded cheerfully, and they smiled back, and then each crept out to his allotted post.