I suppose they stopped longer at the sledge." "It seems to me they are on our scent, Stanislas.

Do you see, they are coming along at the side of the road where we walked, with their heads down." "I am afraid they are.

Well, we shall soon see.

Yes, they are leaving the road where we did." A moment later a dozen wolves ran up to the trunk of the tree, and there gathered snuffing and whining.

Presently one caught sight of the two figures above them, and with an angry yelp sprang up in the air, and immediately all were growling, snarling, and leaping.
Charlie laughed out loud at their impotent efforts.
"It is no laughing matter, sir," Stanislas said gravely.
"They cannot climb up here, Stanislas." "No, but they can keep us here.