The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-04-25
A Home
In The Wilderness
Continued from page g.

the q OF the day.
Fritz, who was the most activ
and adroit, besides having, o
course, the greatest muscula
strength, soon became skilled il
the art.
That night a change came owe
the weather, and early next morn
ing, l perceived that a gale o
wind was getting up. From thu
height of our trees I could SEE
that the surface of the sea was
in violent agitation.
1t was with no small satisfac
ton that l thought of our hard
won pinnace, safely moored in
the harbor, and recollected that
there was nothing to call us to
the wreck for the next few days.
My attention was by no means
monopolized by my sons and their
amusements. The good mother
had much to show me demanding
my approval, advice, or assist
ance, as the case might be.
A good supply of wild pigeons
and ortolans had been shared,
partly cooked. and preserved in
lard. OF these she showed me
her small cask well filled.
Then the nests of various pairs
of tame pigeons were exhibited.
but her chief care was the un-
promising condition of her dear
little fruit trees, for, having been
forgotten, they were so dry and
w%ithered, that unless planted
without further delay, she feared
we should lose them.
This needful work we set about,
therefore, at once, proposing af.
terward an excursion to the Gala
bash Wood, in order to manufac-
ture a large supply of vessels
and utensils of all sorts and sizes
Everyone was inclined for this
expedition; consequently the plant
ing of the orchard was carried or
with surprising vigor, but was not
completed until toward evening
and then all sorts of arrange
ments were made for an early
start next day. The mother and
Franz were to be of the party,
and their equipment took some
time, for we meant to make a
grand family excursion, attended
by our domestic pets and ser
BY sunrise we were all astir,
and everything quickly made
ready for a start.
The sledge, loaded with ammu-
milton and baskets of provisions,
and drawn by the donkey, was
to be used for carrying home u
gourd manufactures, as well as
any other prize we might fall in
Turk, as usual, headed the pro-
cession, clad in his coat of mail.
Then came the boys with their
guns and game bags. Their moth
er and followed, and behind
Juno, not in very good
spirits, poor dog! because Master
who had no idea of being
left alone, must needs ride on
her back.
On this occasion l took two
guns with ne, one loaded with
shot for game, another with ball
for our defense against beasts of
prey.
Famingo Marsh was quickly
crossed, and the magnificent
country beyond lay extended in
Ill its beauty and fertility before
our eyes. It vas new to my wife
and two OF the boys, and the
prospect enchanted them.
Here Fritz and Jack turned
aside into the bush, where pres
emily loud barking was followed
by the quick report of a gun, and
a large bird, which had arisen
from thicket, fell heavily to the
before us. Far from re-
itself, however, to death
Or captivity, it sprung to its
'eet, and, unable to fly, rushed
away with extraordinary speed
notify pursued by the excited dog,
while Fritz ran, painting in the
same direction, and Juno, eager
o join the chase, sprang aside
% suddenly that her rider was
lung unceremoniously on the
sand, as she darted to intercept
he retreat of the active bird.
This she cleverly accomplished.
out it's defense was maintained
20 fiercely, as it struck out with
is powerful legs and sharp
laws, that neither Fritz nor the
logs could master it.
l fastened to their assistance,
md found Juno holding on nobly
the wing she had seized, while
he bird, which proved to be 3
magnificent bustard, struggled
and fought ~fiercely. Watching my
opportunity, l threw a large hand
zerchief over 1t, and with diff
succeeded in binding its
egs and wings. 1t was borne in
to the rest of our party,
who meantime had been reclining
IN the sand. II
What have you got?" What
las Fritz shot?" cried the boys,