[Frontispiece: A strange apparition was seen crossing the lake. It
appeared to have wings, but it did not fly; and though it possessed a
tail, it did not run, but contented itself with moving steadily forward
on its long up-turned feet. Over an arm it carried what might have
been a trident, and what with its waving tail and great outspreading
wings that rose above its horned-like head, it suggested . . . See
Chapter VI.]






THE DRAMA OF THE FORESTS

_Romance and Adventure_



BY

ARTHUR HEMING