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The scrutiny of the valley he was in which
had been interrupted by the appearance
of the deer. Then three minutes covered
did the animal and while I
watched him with interest. As like
the Korean, Moro, etc., Chinese or other
Orientals with whom I have hunted,
he took great care to preserve the heart,
lungs, liver, stomach, intestines.
The two latter he emptied of their contents
and carefully replacing them made
careful stitching into the abdomen of
the carcass, tied the fore and hind legs
together and with my assistance
lifted it to his back. I carried
his gun and preceded him over the
hill down the valley hoping that I
might see another or think in the
way to the horses.
I was sure that the red fellow
would not carry the animal long
a very soon he placed it on a
stump and went on while me
bringing up his pony.
We made into camp at eight
clock and at five when Mr. Y came
running out to meet us, she could
see that we were carrying something
and in her excitement stumbled
over hidden logs and stumps.