Herbert, still all excitement; "if we keep close to the dog, we'll run
upon the other pretty soon."

In fact, the youthful Watrous showed such an interest in the sport that
he forgot the danger which always accompanies it. Had he stopped a
minute or so to reflect, he would have seen that now was the time for
the three to stick together, for never was there likely to be an
occasion which would demonstrate more certainly that in union there is
strength.

Forgetful of this, Herbert sped forward so fast that in a brief while he
vanished from view.

Nick shouted to him not to hasten so fast, but the young gentleman was
not to be checked in that style, and he kept up his flight with
undiminished speed.

"Let him go, then," said Nick, dropping down to a rapid walk, in which
Sam joined him; "his legs are so long that he can outrun us both."

"Which is a good thing."

"Why so?"

"As soon as he catches sight of the bear, he will turn about and run
with might and main."

"I'm not so sure of that," remarked Nick, who began to think there was
more in Herbert than they had suspected.