Then those familiar sounds made by goats, fowls, and pigs were heard.

Crossing the dell they advanced cautiously in the direction of the light.

They had not gone far, however, when an opening in the woods was discovered, in the centre of which a small, rude cabin, built of stones and mud, stood.

A bright fire was burning inside, smoke was issuing from the rude chimney, and the light shining through two square openings in the sides, was reflecting curiously over the scene outside.
Again the three men halted, and stood viewing the scene in silence, now hoping, now fearing, now wondering what sort of beings inhabited this strange place.

Still the domestic animals kept up those noises, so familiar to Tite's ear when at home.