n around."

He even showed the boys how this could be done, without, of course,
bringing into play the roughest part of the rescue act.

If every Boy Scout only learned these simple rules for rescuing a
comrade without running much risk himself, dozens and scores of precious
lives might be saved every Summer.

As evening came on, and preparations were being made to have a rousing
supper, in order to celebrate the arrival of the scoutmaster, Mr. Gordon
and Paul separated themselves from the rest of the campers to talk
matters over.

"One thing is sure, Paul," remarked Mr. Gordon, with a look of grim
determination; "we must make certain that there is no repetition of last
night's bombardment."

"You mean the Slavin crowd, sir, I take it?" observed the patrol leader.

"Yes," went on Mr. Gordon; "and I commend your plan for nipping such a
thing in the bud. Of course it's a shame that we are not allowed to camp
up here in peace. But those fellows need a good lesson before they'll
call quits, and go back home. I've made up my mind just what ought to be
done in the matter."

"You know," said Paul, "I suggested having several of our scouts located
up on the side of the mountain, with plenty of ammunition handy; and
when the first stone is thrown, they could send a volley right at the
spot where they discover the others at work."

"A good idea, too," commented the scoutmaster, readily, "and one we will
put into operation; but even that does not strike at the root of the
matter. If we are disturbed to-night, or at any other time by those
unruly boys, I shall organize an expedition on the very next morning, to
search the side of the mountain back of us, in the hope of finding where
they have their headquarters."

"We have made up our minds that it must be in a cave. I understand the
mountain is fairly honeycombed with them in parts, Mr. Gordon."

"I have no doubt that will prove to be the case," continued the leader
of the troop; "since you say they brought no tents along, and not very
much to eat. And should we find out where they are located I am going to
manage in some way to make them lose what few provisions they have. That
is the quickest way in the world to subdue a hostile army; capture their
base of supplies."

"You mean they will have to go back home, or stay hungry?" laughed Paul;
"well, I never thought of that, and must say it is fine. I don't think
you'll have any trouble about getting recruits for that e