"Save your wind, boys!" interrupted Shep. "We've got a long and
hard climb before us."
What the doctor's son said about the climb was true---the way was
a steady pull upward, and they had frequently to stop to get their
breath. It was nearly eleven o'clock when they reached the top of
the hill. They had been on the upgrade for three hours.
"Let us rest until after dinner," said Snap. "No use killing
ourselves."
"We've still got some miles to go," answered Shep.
"I know it---but it will be mostly down grade---at least, until we
reach the foot of the mountains."
It was decided to rest, and all of the young hunters willingly
slipped their loads and sat down. Below them was Firefly Lake, with
Lake Cameron in the distance on one side and Lake Narsac in the
distance on the other. Back of them lay the Windy Mountains, with
a hollow of trees and bushes between. The boys viewed the mountains
with interest, thinking of the outing they hoped to have there.
CHAPTER XIV
AFTER DEER WITH GUN AND CAMERA
"I hope we strike a good camping spot by night," said Snap, "for,
unless I miss my guess, it will rain before morning.
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