Gabriel Conroy

g were scarcely recognizable; the limbs were drawn up co

th?" said Blunt

d specimens. One of them he picked up and placed first to his

Poiso

ll back fr

attack the specimens. They have been covered with a strong solution of arsenic to preserve them from the

ds," said the irate Swiss. "Killing women to save his cussed game," said another. The surgeon

ng, I hope he'll keep away from the men for so

e?" asked

me before-'Devarges,'" replied the surgeon, looking over some papers that he had picked up. "He s

collecting and pres

is precious. Humanity first, science afte

ph and discovery were left lying upon the snow. The wind came down the flanks of the mountain and tossed them hither and thither as if in scorn, and th

ance of wind or weather, dropped slightly, and was ominously pointing to the snow below. This was still so deep in drifts that the party were obliged to leave their horses and enter the ca?on a-foot. Almost unconsciously, this was done in perfect silence, walking in single file, occasionally climb

moment's hesitation, walked around to the opening and descended into the hut. He had scarcely disappeared, as it seemed, before he returned, looking very white and grave, and beckoned to the surgeon. He instantly followed. After a little, the rest of the

her cabin here," said

the men, pointing to the

d disappeared within. When they returned to the surface they huddled together-a whispering but excited group. They w