We had not gone far when our ears were saluted by a terrific roar which seemed to come from the depths of the forest.
My companions looked at each other, wondering what animal could produce the sound. Roar succeeded roar, and I guessed it must come from one of the big man apes which I had before encountered.
Charley and Harry, upon my telling them, were both eager to see the creature, and keeping our guns in readiness we approached the spot whence the fearful sounds proceeded.
The roars were accompanied by a loud drumming noise, followed by a fierce bark-like yelp, which, as Harry observed, sounded like the horrible ravings of a madman.
Kendo and several of the other blacks accompanied us, but kept well in our rear, ready to take to flight should we fail to kill the beast.
“There he is,” exclaimed Charley, “let one fire at a time. Dick, you fire first, if you miss I’ll have a shot at him, and if I miss, Tom, you must take the next shot, and you, Harry, must be in reserve.
Remember that our lives will depend upon the steadiness of your aim…………..”
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