Here the ground was trampled with many feet, and the edge of the stream was trodden into mud.
"Hurrah, Tom! Here is meat, and drink, too.

It is hard if we do not kill something or other here.

Look at that clump of bushes, where the bank rises.

If we hide there, the deer will almost touch us as they pass to water; and we are sure to be able to shoot them, even with these bows and arrows.
"But first of all, for a drink.

Then we will cross the stream, and make a camping ground under the trees opposite." The stream was but waist deep, but very cold, for it was composed of snow water.
"Shall we light a fire, Ned?
It might frighten the deer." "No, I think it will attract them," Ned said.