"You will find lion hunting more exciting than gazelle shooting,"
remarked Captain Gerard, "and more dangerous."

"Even gazelle shooting has its dangers," replied Tarzan. "Especially
when one goes alone. I found it so today. I also found that
while the gazelle is the most timid of animals, it is not the most
cowardly."

He let his glance rest only casually upon Gernois after he had spoken,
for he did not wish the man to know that he was under suspicion,
or surveillance, no matter what he might think. The effect of his
remark upon him, however, might tend to prove his connection with,
or knowledge of, certain recent happenings. Tarzan saw a dull
red creep up from beneath Gernois' collar. He was satisfied, and
quickly changed the subject.

When the column rode south from Bou Saada the next morning there
were half a dozen Arabs bringing up the rear.

"They are not attached to the command," replied Gerard in response
to Tarzan's query. "They merely accompany us on the road for
companionship."

Tarzan had learned enough about Arab character since he had been
in Algeria to know that this was no real motive, for the Arab is
never overfond of the companionship of strangers, and especially
of French soldiers. So his suspicions were aroused, and he decided
to keep a sharp eye on the little party that trailed behind the
column at a distance of about a quarter of a mile. But they did
not come close enough even during the halts to enable him to obtain