He could run, however, at a good rate; and where there was an uphill in the prairie he ran faster than the horse.

Downhill, the latter gained upon him; and thus they went, until the bird began to double and circle about, showing all the symptoms of weariness.

Several times the horse ran over him, the turkey on these occasions turning and taking the back-track.
The chase was prolonged for a considerable time.

The bird, at length, became completely exhausted; and squatting down, thrust his head and long neck among the weeds, like the ostrich, thinking himself thus hidden from his pursuer.

Basil now drew his horse's rein, raised his long rifle, and the next moment a bullet passed through the gobbler, and stretched him dead upon the grass.
Basil then dismounted; and, taking up the turkey, tied its legs to the cantle of his saddle.