They became a little quieter, but he could not remain any longer with them because his sister was waiting at the wagon for the water.

So he went to the spring and, stooping down, filled his cup.
When Henry rose to his full height, his eyes happened to be turned toward the forest, and there, about seven or eight feet from the ground, and not far from him he saw two coals of fire.

He was so startled that the cup trembled in his hand, and drops of water fell splashing back into the spring.

But he stared steadily at the red points, which he now noticed were moving slightly from side to side, and presently he saw behind them the dim outlines of a long and large body.

He knew that this must be a panther.