They were at the moment near the western extremity of the table; and, to the astonishment of all, they appeared leaping over the ground as if they were mad! They were not attempting to escape; for they had not as yet noticed the boys, who, on getting above, had crept cautiously behind some bushes.

On the contrary, the animals were skipping about in different directions at the same time, and bounding high into the air.

After a moment it was observed that only those with the large horns were taking part in this exercise, while the others were browsing quietly near them.

It was soon evident what the males were about.

They were engaged in a fierce conflict; and their angry snorts, with the loud cracking of their horns, told that they were in terrible earnest.