"Now, what's the next part of the programme?" asked Giant, looking
at Snap.
"I don't think it will be advisable for us to show ourselves to
the Felps crowd," answered the leader of the gun club.
"Oh, let us do a little scout work!" said Whopper. "We can easily
hide the boat and get around to the camp on foot."
The matter was talked over while they ate their mid-day meal, and at
the conclusion of the repast they shoved the rowboat with its load
into a cove and under some overhanging brushwood. Then, taking only
their guns and game-bags and some provisions, they set off for their
first camping spot on foot.
"We must be on our guard," cautioned Snap.
"I do not want any of those men to see us if it can possibly be
avoided."
"We'll watch out," answered Shep.
A minute later half a dozen fat rabbits crossed their path directly
in front of them. The temptation to bring the game down was strong,
but they resisted, not wishing to make any noise. A little later
they heard two gunshots at a distance.
"Some of the men must be out hunting," observed Giant.
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