| 单词 | spoor |
| 例句 | All they discovered was a strange, sweet smelling spoor that led twistingly into the fen. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z He picked his way slowly, following the spoor. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Over this ran aluminum roaches and iron crickets, and in the hot still air butterflies of delicate red tissue wavered among the sharp aroma of animal spoors! The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh, he had found a few pieces, enough to convince him that Jon had indeed been murdered, but that was no more than the spoor of an animal on the forest floor. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Theon kept an eye out far tracks, spoor, broken branches, any hint as to where the direwolves might have left the water. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Telescopes in space are the means for checking these shards and fragments of data that may be the spoor, the trail, of the legendary black hole. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He shouldn’t have left this spoor around, in case anyone was looking for him. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z At last the spoor came to an end. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Although my conclusions may be wrong, I seem to be sensitive to the spoor of the human. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew the birds by their songs, and how a mountain lion’s spoor looked different from that of a deer. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Where a fallen tree dammed the flow, the hunters were forced to loop around a deep green pool, but if the direwolves had done the same they'd left neither print nor spoor. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The real point is that, just down the road, you can almost certainly find the spoor of the Roman occupation. You don't have to go to the British Museum – Rome leads to all roads 2013-04-12T21:00:04Z Mr. Frank’s photographs — of lone individuals, teenage couples, groups at funerals and odd spoors of cultural life — were cinematic, immediate, off-kilter and grainy, like early television transmissions of the period. Robert Frank Dies; Pivotal Documentary Photographer Was 94 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Who, like Young, knew a thing or two about mopping up the sex spoor of charismatic bosses? 2010-01-30T13:30:00Z But action is the wrong spoor by which to pursue this book. Open City by Teju Cole ? review 2011-08-17T09:00:03Z The former crime scene is still a windswept field studded with cacti and criss-crossed by antelope spoor. The murder that changed America 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z To that end the team is being trained to follow the spoor of lions, look for poachers’ footprints, and remove snares and poisoned carcasses before lions feed on them. As Tigers Become Rarer, Poachers Are Targeting Lions 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z But how can he communicate with the spymasters of London and not alert his predators, who presumably track his electronic spoor? “Independence Day”: Peace No More 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z We found some old spoor but saw no live elephants. The Worth of an Elephant 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z Despite this stretched out distribution, Henschel reports the good news that cubs were observed, both in person and via their spoor, meaning the cats are finding each other well enough to mate. Shocking Study Finds Lions are Nearly Extinct in West Africa 2014-01-09T13:15:05.705Z The scent of wax polish, disinfectant, and karapincha leaves fried in sesame oil masked the lingering spoor of the vanished big cats. Romesh Gunesekera: “Road Kill.” 2013-11-25T05:00:00Z Now he was in the dry oven of the Cerrado and was mastering Cerrado mammal spoor: puma, jaguar, giant anteater, giant armadillo, and maned wolf. Can Endangered Animals Coexist with Big Ag? [Excerpt] 2013-02-22T19:15:00.507Z They had no difficulty in following the leopard's spoor. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z All that morning they followed the spoor, and about two o'clock in the afternoon they sighted the wounded beast, lying down in the open. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z “It was devastating to realize that despite all this physical effort, despite weeks spent searching for spoor, no lion sign could be found in so many areas,” he says. Shocking Study Finds Lions are Nearly Extinct in West Africa 2014-01-09T13:15:05.705Z They found that the spoor led into the dense scrub higher up the river, a region ten or twelve miles in length and nearly as much in breadth. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Spoor′er, one who tracks game by the spoor. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z It was Crouch who took up the spoor, and followed it from leaf to leaf. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z Moreover, the evidence of the foot-marks and the blood spoor was too strong to be denied. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z They did find spoors, tracks and other evidence of lions in the four sites and ever-so-rarely laid eyes on an actual lion. Shocking Study Finds Lions are Nearly Extinct in West Africa 2014-01-09T13:15:05.705Z At the outset the spoor was very easy to follow. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z The spoor of the two animals led into this path, and the boy and girl tramped along after them. The Corner House Girls Snowbound 2011-12-30T03:00:22.827Z Max was as a baby in such matters, and it was often that he failed to recognize the spoor, even when it was pointed out to him. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z He then returned on Jackal's spoor, and reached the dead eland, where, finding Jackal in its carcass, he seized him by his tail and drew him out with a swing. South-African Folk-Tales 2011-12-20T03:00:27.703Z Towards evening, utterly exhausted, the spoor led them to the ridge they now stood upon, gazing down into the enchanting valley that opened at their feet. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z Her dainty spoor is perhaps too lightly trodden upon earth to be followed by the throng. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z We took to our horses in pursuit, but thrice he foiled us—both scent and spoor being obliterated by the rain. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z At that he led the way, making better progress than before, since he no longer regarded the spoor of the wounded leopard. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z Jackal, however, turned back, unknown to Lion, hit his nose so that the blood ran on the spoor of the eland, and followed their track thus, in order to cheat Lion. South-African Folk-Tales 2011-12-20T03:00:27.703Z The air was like wine, the seductive spoor of the great beast, with here and there a faint splash of blood on leaves or ground, lay forever just before his eyes. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z They found the spoor of a couple of tigers there about a month ago. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z Not for long did such doubts torment us, for, on cutting off the spoor outside the covert, the tell-tale blood was seen on the cistus-twigs and on the sandy soil. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The spoor had told the hunters very plainly that the antelopes had entered the kloof. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Afraid somebody might follow them to their mineral claims, they'd take more pains to leave as little spoor as possible than a fox being tracked by dogs. Comet's Burial 2011-09-19T02:00:15.417Z It ran close to the spoor of a wounded buffalo for miles, a track unlike that of any known animal, and the natives, though unable to name it, regarded it with awe. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z We wondered, because there were no kraals near here, and we had seen no cattle spoor or footpaths. The Outspan Tales of South Africa 2011-08-31T02:01:41.410Z As the spoor approached each small jungle, the writer went forward in advance, leaving the men to follow the rastro. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Meanwhile the two hunters rode steadily upon the spoor of the hartebeest. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z We rode slowly down the spoor made by the King’s waggons the night before, Major Wilson and Captain Borrow behind us consulting as to what to do. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The mysterious spoor came to an end close beside the carcass. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z This cutting was a favourite path of all the Fur Folk, and its muddy bottom was trampled by many feet, from the splay pugs of the badger to the fairy spoors of the rats. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z Once started, we took up the path which showed the most and freshest spoor, and, stooping low, pressed on as swiftly and noiselessly as possible. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Now and again they crossed the neat spoor of the antelopes, imprinted deep in the smooth, red, sandy soil. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z They had followed his spoor, and come upon him in the bush, unarmed— Maurice Stair paused there, and turned his face away. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Perhaps we shall find some footmarks of the Something—spoor, you know.” Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z I only saw spoor and began to palpitate with thoughts of bagging a koodoo bull. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z When they discover the spoor of a lioness, they creep about the bush until they find the animal’s lair. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 2011-07-17T02:00:36.813Z We followed the blood spoor for five mortal hours, and but for Marati I should have given it up as a bad job. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z As soon as we landed halfway up the lake we found the spoor of two very large bucks and a smaller one which had swum across the lake in the night. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z At the water’s edge they looked to see if there was any spoor. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Heard us I reckon,” and then turned off at a right-angle; but a little later on he pointed to other spoor and, indifferently dropping the one word ‘Koodoo,’ continued straight on. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Then he rode to the spring and found it evidenced by the spoor, which lay thick about the water’s edge, that the flock had already been watered. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z If it does, we shall have a long hunt and be out all night on the spoor; if it doesn’t we shall catch them in a trap, I hope. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z “Well, then, bring your gun along and we’ll put the dog on the tiger’s spoor.” Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Nothing appeared to them to be trampled, nor did they find any spoor. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z However, it was still early and the game had not been scared, but had gone off quietly; so hoping for another chance we started off at a trot along the fresh spoor. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Arming the leader and driver and taking his own gun, he left the wagon and its contents to their fate and started on the spoor. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z There were traces of the Italian and his horse about the spot, and then the murderer’s spoor led away northward. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Away back there were something moving, a dark in-and-out patch, the pack on the spoor, and I seed the ram shake his head and stamp with his hoof. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z “No; let us pole round close to the shore—all round, and see if we can find any spoor in the shallows.” Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z We went along at a good pace, but with many short breaks to make sure of the spoor in the stony parts; and it was pretty hot work, although clothing was light for hunting. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z My husband, the desert, holds spoor a long time. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z But no; the spoor still held straight ahead, and in half an hour they were at the entrance of the kloof. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z I followed without much hope into the valley, to find the spoor obliterated by the tracks of a troop of cattle which had been on the move since sunrise. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Just bring some of the dogs up—there’s a blood spoor as wide as a footpath. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z To me the two spoors seemed equally fresh; he saw hours’—perhaps a whole day’s—difference between them. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z But the Zulus do not hunt on a cold spoor. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z We followed the two spoors for something more than an hour, and then, rather suddenly, in some thickish bush, came upon a sight that smote us all with horror. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z No, lad; but I saw you follering straight on the spoor, and if there’d been several beasts some on ’em would have broke from the track, making the spooring bend and twist. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z No, it’s pig all right; there are two distinct spoors. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z A big koodoo bull stands as high as a bullock, and although they have the small shapely feet of an antelope the spoor is heavy enough to follow at a trot except on stony ground. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Preparations were made to cross, for it was feared the Zulus might lay dogs upon the spoor, and Webster, in a marvellously short time, made a small raft out of driftwood. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Well, to make a long story short, we followed the two spoors all through that long hot day. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Neither he nor me could spoor in the dark, so I guessed he would pull up, an’ I didn’t want to run in on his assegai. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z By this time he has worked his way through the bush about a dozen yards, following up the spoors, and finding fresh “sign” at every step. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z I forgot all about those long stretches in which nothing had been noticed except the koodoo spoor, and was unconsciously looking out for things in regular succession which we had passed at quite long intervals. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z There he stopped, and catching the black by his arm, directed his attention to hoof-marks in the dust, and the spoor of an in-toed native foot. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z He and September, taking up the spoor of the wanderer, had followed it hour after hour into the parched forest country. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z In the evenin’ the spoor led me right back to my holler tree, and blow me if that crittur hadn’t been overhauling my goods. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Then as they strike the scent of the wild pig, they rush off on the spoor with full-throated chorus. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z In order to make quite sure I hunted for koodoo spoor; there was none to be seen, but on an old molehill there was the single print of a dog’s foot. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z No; they would keep ahead of the trek for a mile or so to hide their spoor, then they would fall behind and make off by some side-path or through the veld. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z After some little trouble about the camp, where the trail was much mingled with others, he presently got the spoor away into the bush, to the west of the outspan. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z He were lookin’ for spoor, and, by gum, he found it sooner you could snap your fingers. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Wonder what the beast could have been,” and getting up, he went and examined the soft ground by the door to see if it had left any spoor. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z I exclaimed aloud; and Jock himself at the sound of his name stepped up briskly and sniffed at his own spoor. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z I examined the ground with Klaas before coming up, and we could see no spoor beyond that made by our party.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Gerrit and I were nothing loth, and after a mouthful of bread and some coffee we went down to the stream and took up the spoor. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z But there it were—the spoor of a man in veldschoens. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Time was when the force was made up of good colonial men, who could ride and shoot, and follow spoor as easily as a waggon-road, and now—pooh!” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z There was plenty of fresh duiker spoor to show us that we were in a likely place, one spoor in particular being so fresh in the mud that it seemed only a few minutes old. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z “This is the spot,” he said; “here are the marks of our scherm poles; and there,” pointing to the dent of a small heel, “is her spoor.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z With extraordinary pains they picked their way, the spoor still guiding them. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z When I reached the wood it was easier going, for in the bush path the naked spoor of the chief was plain enough in the dust. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z They may not be good for much at spoor, and there are a few greenhorns among them, as you say. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z But at last even his help was not enough: we had come to the end of the chase, and not a spoor, scratch, or sign of any sort was to be seen. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z “We have overrun the spoor,” said Hume gloomily. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z At earliest dawn he had taken a horse, provisions, water, and a rifle, and followed his spoor into the desert. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z There was the spoor and there was the rumble, but—there was no elephant. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z “By Jove!” he exclaimed, at length, as his eyes fell upon some spoor. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z An old hand might have known this; but a beginner goes blindly along the spoor—exactly where they are expecting him. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z They remained for some time, after which they lit fires, while half a dozen men again advanced, quartering the ground along the reeds, searching evidently for spoor. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The man is alive, that is certain, his spoor plainly tells that tale. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Thursday I came on spoor ag’in within twenty yards o’ where I camped. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Even the very spoors at their feet were tantalisingly fresh. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z I could not hear the name or see the spoor of koodoo without a pang of regret and the thought that never again would such a chance occur. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Let your friend come with me so that we may lay a new spoor away from this, and do you keep on the river.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z In front of him are two trackers, who walk swiftly upon the spoor of a troop of the great tusk bearers. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z When I come to think o’ it, he took the road to your place, an’ it’s my b’lief, sonny, he’s on the spoor o’ the same tiger.” Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z One was that not a shadow of spoor was seen to lead into it; another, a very natural repugnance to penetrating deep into that gloomy hole. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z A few yards from where the buffalo had stood we picked up the blood spoor. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z “It is well we were careful to leave no spoor when quitting the reeds,” muttered Hume, as he brushed his hand across his brow. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z He gets up, follows the ostrich, tracking it, after it has disappeared from sight, by its spoor, and in two hours the game lies there before him amid the grass, dead as a stone. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z The brute were on the spoor of a big black ram, which had taken that track from the big kloof to a smaller shelter for a constitutional. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z A person who has grown round-shouldered from following the spoor of another. The Roycroft Dictionary Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days. 2011-07-02T02:00:10.980Z A mile or so on we checked again where the grass was trampled and the ground scored with spoor. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z They took alarm; the horns sounded, and I knew the impi was not on your spoor. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z I think I know the reason, but it runs on a different spoor to that of your words. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Well, I took Sam to a farmhouse, and picked up the spoor, and two nights after came on the bull standin’ in a vley on the flats over yonder. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z No rain had fallen for some time past, so at first no spoor could be found. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z We passed a quantity of smaller game that morning, and several times heard the stampede of big animals—wildebeeste and waterbuck, as we found by the spoor—but it was absolutely impossible to see them. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Then, treading softly to leave no spoor, they advanced for a considerable distance, when the pace was quickened up the rising and rock-strewn ground. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Search was made in every direction, but a heavy dew had fallen, and consequently no spoor could be found. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z The spoor led away towards the dense bush of the Fish River to the east, and setting a knowing old dog upon the scent, I followed on horseback. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z He had waited for my return a day and a night, and then gone back to the homestead on my spoor, arriving on the evening of the second day after I had left him. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z We had overshot the mark and there was nothing for it but to hark back to the last blood spoor and, by following it up, find out what had happened. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z From the shelter of the rocks they saw the two men breast the ridge, following on the spoor like bloodhounds, and stopping at intervals to look over the ground ahead. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The spoor of his horse was traced along the road from here by an old Hottentot named Gezwint, who was celebrated as a tracker. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Hendrick did not on that day find it necessary to follow my sinuous spoor, but came straight towards where he knew I most probably would be. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The country being full of game—and sick oxen—the lions never interfered with these donkeys, although the spoors showed that they used to prowl around the enclosure nearly every night, evidently meditating a spring. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The heavy spoor was all in a ring four or five yards in diameter; outside this the grass was also flattened, and there I found a dog’s footprints. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Webster, who now grasped the situation, lifted the boy’s foot, which was small, though broad at the root of the toes, took the measurement, then passed the string over the spoor on the dust. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z It may therein be read how old Gezwint was perplexed by the fresh spoors which he found from time to time; these sometimes showing signs of blood. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Crossing our sandy pathway we occasionally noticed the spoor of a leopard, a badger or a snake. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z All this was corroborated by the fact that not a hand’s-breadth of ground anywhere near the camp was without a lion’s spoor. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z On reaching the poort again we found his spoor, freshly made since we had been there, and he had walked right along through the gorge without stopping again, and gone into the kloof beyond. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z The hunters who made the running at the beginning, and who now come slowly along on the spoor of the chase, pick the carcases up, one by one. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Beyond this point a spoor was hardly to be hoped for because of the nature of the ground. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z That day our hunting was to be northward, for thither all the oryx spoor trended. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z It was nearly midday when I reached the trees, and just upon entering the grove I was astonished to see the spoor of a large sandal leading along a game-path. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z No doubt the haunts of the buffalo were away in the ‘fingers,’ and we worked steadily along the spoor in that direction. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Then he dropped back into the hollow behind him and ran down it as hard as he could in the hope of reaching some ground which he might tread on without leaving a spoor. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z But the spoor could then be traced no further, and the nature of the ground rendered it extremely unlikely that any more tracks would be found. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z Judging by the amount of spoor, some of it quite fresh, our game could not be very far off. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The spoor was certainly not that of a Bushman, its length being too great and the impression too heavy. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The spoor was a tiger’s, right enough, and we saw where it had circled suspiciously all round before finally entering the little fenced approach which we had built to shepherd it on to the trap. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z After reaching ground where, from the spoor, it can be seen that ostriches abound, the two parties converge towards each other, leaving, at intervals, individuals stationary at certain points. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Then he again ascended the mountain, stepping carefully from stone to stone so as to avoid making a spoor. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z I scribbled a note asking Andries to follow on our spoor with the wagon. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Although we seldom saw the animals, their spoor abounded, and their rumbling groans were at night often audible on three sides of the camp at once. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z There was something now that interested them more than the spoor: they winded the tiger itself, but could not tell where. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z After resting there until daylight they would take on the spoor of the cart through the dunes. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z He crossed the oily asphalt, smeared with the spoor of countless motor vehicles; turned south a few steps; half way between Sixty-fourth and Sixty-third streets located the eight-hundred-odd number in which he was interested. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z Even then I had to bend down and trace, step by step, my spoor of the previous night. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The buck turned out of the herd, bleeding profusely, and I followed on the spoor. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The place was riddled with game tracks, and we saw spoor of koodoo and eland several times, and tracks innumerable of wild pig, rietbuck, bushbuck, and duiker. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z The spoor of the cart lay as clearly defined as if it had only been made on the previous day. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z She was startled to see by the fresh, deep spoor along the ridge how near the wolf had dared approach them in the darkness.... Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z No more will your keen and faithful eyes hold my vagrant spoor over sand and kanya. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Elephants we never saw, but their spoor was occasionally visible. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z But there was more than spoor: a dozen times we heard the crash of startled animals through the reeds or bush only a few yards away without being able to see a thing. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z The wind had not blown with any degree of violence since the date of the departure of the missing man, so there would be no difficulty in finding and following the spoor. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z A patrol is ordered; the spoor is traced, and the men enter the thick bush, creeping on their hands and knees. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z But how large the spoor was; it suggested blesbuck rather than springbuck. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z I wounded one badly and went on its spoor. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The herd boys had seen spoor in the afternoon; at dusk we heard the distant roaring, and later on, the nearer and more ominous grunting. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z He was all right now; he had only been afraid of his spoor being found. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Two hours afterwards, the same officers, with a company of the 73rd, took up the spoor of the missing officers again, and succeeded in finding the unfortunate men in a deep chasm near the river. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z At last we saw signs of game, for we crossed the spoor of several small troops of springbuck; these had apparently been making in the direction of Kamiebies. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Following the spoor took up the rest of the day, and the sun was down before the poor brute lay before me dead. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He was seen to get off his horse at one time, and the people followed the spoor. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Suddenly the spoor curved towards a gap in the right-hand dune. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Griffin was sent out with his company to reconnoitre, and came upon the spoor of a large party. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z The spoor was quite fresh; it could not have been more than half an hour since the herd had passed. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z A distant shot, followed by two others in quick succession, recalled them to practical realities, so they hurried forward on the spoor. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z It was May who had discovered the spoor. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z As soon as ever day broke the spoor of the missing man was found and followed. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z So that without seeing, or having any suspicion of the danger so near him, he went away back upon the same spoor, to continue his lonely life and wanderings. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z We rode on the spoor; soon this led us almost due north, straight to the dune, which it crossed at right angles. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The somewhat vague and unpractical mien of the Boer disappeared when on the hunting spoor; he became cool, alert and capable. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Fortunately his own well-trained horse had not run off—though left with trailing bridle—and Hendrik was soon mounted and riding back on the spoor of the chase. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z It is a peculiarity of the Desert sand that if the wind has not happened to blow hard it retains a spoor distinctly for weeks, or even months. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z And winding in and out them, pressed and deep, Two wheel spoors scarred the earth. Provocations The spoor of the cobra,—the hooded yellow death,—could be seen among the tussocks in every direction. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Fourie and the Baiala, who were now in good condition and equal to any amount of work, went out indefatigably on the spoor day by day. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Would Hans and the others believe him lost, and follow upon his spoor? The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z In hot weather one may trace the zigzag spoor of many a yellow cobra across the sands. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Never before had he heard of a man whose nose could receive and interpret a scent spoor. The Return of Tharn The hail showers had been so heavy that all spoor was obliterated; accordingly we could not tell whether game was about or not. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z “Is that the spoor of a lion?” asked Warley with much interest, as he stooped down and examined the footprints. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa The spoor of the hunt guided him in a direct line; for the blesboks, it will be remembered, ran all the while to windward, thus following a straight course. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z That would account for lack of spoor, you know.” Harley Greenoak's Charge Those nostrils appeared to quiver, to expand and contract, like an animal's when it picks up a fresh spoor. The Return of Tharn Later we found more spoor—that of a really considerable herd making due westward. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z “Unless I am mistaken, that is the spoor of the ostrich—is it not, Omatoko?” Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa His pursuers, even should they suspect the direction he has taken—he is satisfied that they have lost his spoor, or they would have been upon him long since—will forbear to follow him here. Haviland's Chum He tried hard to follow the spoor; and up to a certain distance succeeded, then it got lost in the shadows of the bush. Harley Greenoak's Charge It seems," he continued, "that she managed to get away from them just a little while ago, for her scent spoor was still fresh. The Return of Tharn At about three in the afternoon we again struck spoor. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Yes, that is a lion’s spoor, sure enough, and those broad deep prints are as plainly those of a rhinoceros, and a pretty large one too. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa He called up two of his men who were born colonists and versed in the mysteries of spoor. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The most careful search revealed no trace of the spoor of anything of the kind. Harley Greenoak's Charge The spoor was the spoor of one man. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance One strange peculiarity of the coastal desert is the extraordinary persistence of spoor and other markings on the surface of the ground. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z “Of what creature is that the spoor?” asked Frank, pointing to a broad, deep mark, much larger than the rest. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa This was a matter of no difficulty, even if she were now following it for the first time, for those among whom she had lately moved had taught her something of the mysteries of “spoor.” John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising You see, if he went on the ground he’d leave spoor, and he knew that—hence the tree dodge.” Harley Greenoak's Charge He is accustomed to follow spoor—has been all his life; he is certain, too, that no other people were in the neighbourhood. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance On dat road you sees de spoor of a waggon dat’s went along not so long since. Old Hendrik's Tales Look here, didn’t you tell us that the spoor of some elephants had been seen yesterday or this morning, at a short distance from this?” Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa Sometimes, when the men were in pursuit of elephants, and slept out on the spoor, it seemed as if the slothful hours would never pass. Tales of South Africa Not a moment was lost, and though they found the clearing empty, the spoor of the Amatonga was plain. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Then, having allowed sufficient time to elapse, they forded the river and rode forward on the other side, so as to converge on the spoor leading up from the drift below. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Suddenly our horses, which we had been leading as we followed the spoor, snorted, and rucked back, nearly wrenching the bridles from our grasp. A Veldt Vendetta Occasionally they came on the spoor of the elephants, a large herd of which had evidently passed that way not many hours previously. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa We did find spoor of a man and donkey to the north-east. Tales of South Africa My scouts are out on the spoor: will the white men join my braves this day?” The Ruined Cities of Zululand A couple of miles further the tracks, which had been more or less scattered and indistinct, converged into one broad spoor. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War We took up the spoor at the place where the stolen animals were seen to cross the river. A Veldt Vendetta “Oh, I suppose not,” answered Orwell rather hastily, for to him the mysteries of spoor were simply a blank page. In the Whirl of the Rising It is a long, long journey, but she has no trouble whatever in following Sinikwe’s spoor. Tales of South Africa “Well, what say you, shall we follow the spoor; it will lead us to yonder mountains, where we shall in all probability find the wounded panther?” The Ruined Cities of Zululand What if Tom Carhayes had come upon the spoor of his missing sheep—and in his blind rage had followed it right into Nteya’s location? 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Are you on the spoor of your oxen? A Veldt Vendetta The fresh spoor of the mule-waggon and the police horses was plain enough in the dry, powdery road, but the rapidity of their pace underwent no diminution. In the Whirl of the Rising I am a reasonable good veldt-man, but—so help me God!—I never could find one trace of the man’s spoor, this way or that. Tales of South Africa One of the scouts came in with his report that the spoor had been followed into a neighbouring wood, and that the three panthers had not left it. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Let them get up over the rise, and then we’ll go down and look if their spoor seems worth following.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War So we’d better go straight there and start on the spoor from there. A Veldt Vendetta They had been on the spoor of the wanderer from the very first, with hardly more to eat or drink than he. In the Whirl of the Rising We looked carefully for traces of spoor, yard by yard along the sand fringing the water. Tales of South Africa Sending the eland meat to camp, the hunters took their way to the river bank, searching for the spoor of the lion. The Ruined Cities of Zululand The spoor they were following had grown very indistinct, and here seemed to split up into several directions. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War I got on your spoor by the merest fluke. A Veldt Vendetta His enemies had taken up the spoor and had followed it thither. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Presently the spoor takes them by a narrow game-path through impenetrable thorny covert six or eight feet high. Tales of South Africa The news as to the wounded elephant soon spread through the little camp, and every one, from the missionary downwards, was eager to follow up the spoor. The Ruined Cities of Zululand “That accounts for his leaving no blood spoor.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The words of old Dumela were humming through my brain, as I bent over the dead boy in quest of spoor. A Veldt Vendetta The spoor seemed to come abruptly to an end—as if the fugitive had been whisked up to the skies. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Then they took up the spoor in earnest. Tales of South Africa We had only to follow on this spoor which we had struck, and we would find her. A Frontier Mystery We do not want to leave a broad spoor.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War There was no difficulty in following the spoor by that clear light. A Veldt Vendetta They could ride anything, follow spoor, hit any mark at most astonishing ranges, and were afraid of nothing. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Not a little cheered by the meeting with Kwaneet, Nakeesa held steadily on her course till sundown, and for the second night slept upon the spoor of her husband and the now dying giraffe. Tales of South Africa So I took up the parable, telling how I had found spoor leading to the waterhole and that here it had stopped. A Frontier Mystery There are a lot of Matabele after you, I struck their spoors.” The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Some of them may possibly be sent to watch us; for they rarely give up a spoor as plain as ours must have been. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Once there, however, they promptly lighted upon the spoor leading away from it, and were at that very moment engaged in signalling the discovery to the residue of the band below. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Here we were greatly disappointed to find no spoor of elephant, although giraffe, ostrich, gemsbok, and hartebeest were fairly plentiful. Tales of South Africa Quickly, eagerly, I cast around for spoor, beyond the radius of the disturbed part of the ground. A Frontier Mystery These turned out of the spoor, and slightly at right angles took the direction of the river bank. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland I dared not come back to call you, and feared to miss you; so I went on alone, and saw the spoor of four large bull elephants. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer It was not sufficient, however, merely to conceal himself, he must do so in such wise as to leave no spoor, no clue to his hiding-place. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley For a whole day the party rode northward into the desert; they found no giraffe, but spoor was plentiful, and they camped by a tiny limestone fountain with high hopes for the morrow. Tales of South Africa A good plan is to scrape up the ground with the foot and compare this “spoor” with the animal’s footprints. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa What if the missing man, confused by the spoor, had made for the river bank, intending to follow it? The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Was there other spoor, or were these wanderers?” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The spoor no more led to the river than it did to any tree. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley In an hour they were on fresh spoor of “camel”; a troop had fed quite recently through the giraffe-acacia groves; and the whispering Bushmen began to run hot upon the trail. Tales of South Africa I once saw its spoor on the sand, and judged that it must be nearly thirty feet long. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Then they had gone on again—not along the first spoor, but diagonally from it. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland I know what I am about, and will not do any thing without seeing to what the spoor is leading; we will start in half an hour.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer He had got upon the tree trunk in such wise as to leave no spoor. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley I sent the wagons, after breakfast, back upon our spoor again, directing my men to camp in a strong place between some hills, more than a day’s journey back. Tales of South Africa We entered on their footsteps, Monyosi leading the spoor; we advanced with the usual slow, noiseless tread, with occasional rests of five or ten minutes, for the purpose of listening. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Why the deuce then should he be unable to follow a plain broad spoor, for this seemed the only way of accounting for his deflection? The Triumph of Hilary Blachland They rode for a considerable distance on the back spoor of their track, then, turning northward, they followed the course of some streams which flowed from the ranges of hills in the North-East. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer They would light upon his spoor, and easily track him. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley At earliest dawn, as soon as she can see spoor, she is away again steadily trudging. Tales of South Africa Monyosi followed the spoor with great accuracy; he had taken the dimensions of the feet of the wounded animal, and could therefore recognise the prints on every doubtful occasion. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa They say lion spoor has been seen again.” The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Did you see any spoor to-day, or do you think your elephants had been hunted lately?” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Inyovu now sent out several parties of ten men, in order to look out for the spoor of the lion and to listen for his roars at night. The White Chief of the Caffres Nakeesa sees plainly enough by the spoor that the giraffe cow is in sore trouble. Tales of South Africa We joined the party which we had met in the bush, and together followed the spoor. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa “If it had been the devil’s spoor it would matter about as much or as little,” he replied, with huge and delighted contempt. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland This spoor I followed for some distance, and then found that the creatures had entered the forest. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The monster then moved along the beach; and, as I found on following his spoor in the morning, he had his home in the Umlass river, about two miles from where I had slept. The White Chief of the Caffres And ever, like bloodhound upon a trail, run the footprints of Sinikwe side by side with the giraffe spoor. Tales of South Africa I managed to get a long thorn deep into my knee during my run, which caused such pain that I could not proceed on the spoor. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The spoor of the patrol was plain enough, but he remembered that the missing man suffered from fever, and had been slightly wounded during the earlier stages of the campaign. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland No time was to be lost in following this spoor; and the most quick-sighted Matabili were at once sent forward to trace it on before. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer To spoor well it is necessary to know many things that appear at first sight to have nothing to do with the question. The White Chief of the Caffres There was my own spoor as plain as a pikestaff in the red sand, but of Dirk Starreberg not one trace of spoor was to be seen! Tales of South Africa A Hottentot then might see him, think something was the matter, and perhaps spoor me to where I lay. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa They seemed to have clustered together in a confused pattern, all around the first spoor. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland We can see the spoor of but one horse; on that the women would probably ride;—but where are the men’s footprints? Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer One man will see the spoor of animals and signs of different kinds, whilst another will not notice one of these things. The White Chief of the Caffres Now, spoor, as you all know, is a thing that never lies. Tales of South Africa I was not quite so certain about being right, but was almost overruled; so I dismounted, and, kneeling down on the ground, examined for spoor. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa He himself adopted the same course, taking the other side of the single spoor. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland As the afternoon passed on, however, he was at once on the alert, when he observed a party of above twenty Zulus following the course he had taken, and evidently tracing him by his spoor. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The spoor of several buck had been seen, principally that of the impenzi, or duiker, as the small antelope is called by the English. The White Chief of the Caffres There was always my own and my horse’s spoor, but no one else’s. Tales of South Africa They followed the spoor of the elephant through an open park-like country, a few scattered bushes and trees being the only cover. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Mbopo led the way to the spoor already found, and Critch at once ordered the pigmy warriors to follow it up. The Blind Lion of the Congo They believed the white man’s only chance of escape was his speed or cunning in throwing them off his spoor, and they fancied themselves more than a match for these. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The spoor of the animal was followed until it was certain that the buck was concealed in a small clump of bush. The White Chief of the Caffres There is her spoor; but the man’s spoor I cannot see.’ Tales of South Africa We had gone in after elephants, and were on their spoor of the previous night. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The pigmies had started at once along the spoor of the lion, spreading out on either side and calling to one another continually. The Blind Lion of the Congo A Matabili would naturally come to see what was dead here, and might find our spoor; so, instead of one, I wish there were twenty lions ready to feast on our horses. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Instantly I knew this to be the spoor of a snake. The White Chief of the Caffres I had not left the Masarwa half an hour, when I suddenly, to my intense surprise, cut the spoor of a wagon running pretty well east and west, and going westward. Tales of South Africa I went down the ravine on foot, and looked all about for spoor. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The spoor led them through the long rank grass into the forest, and was easy for the boys to read. The Blind Lion of the Congo Every search was made for several hundred yards on either side of the soft ground on which was the spoor of Bernhard’s horse, but with no satisfactory results. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer She deliberately worked herself up to silent panic, giving the gods a spoor to chase. The Buttoned Sky Here a drop of water shaken from her drenched skirt, there another; and Cliff blessed the full moon whose light made possible his trailing of the almost invisible spoor. Isle of the Undead Leaving my horse outside, I went into the ravine on the spoor, which I had great difficulty in following, as the briers and wait-a-bit thorns were troublesome to push through. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Soon afterwards the party came upon the spoor. The Blind Lion of the Congo “A storm is coming,” he said, “and that will wash out our spoor; so now come with me, and I will show you a nice quiet retreat before the rain falls.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Their destination, now, was the house of Rydob, and with them was a man adept at following a spoor, however faint. Warrior of the Dawn The wound, bound with leaves to prevent its leaving a spoor which might be followed, evidently was becoming steadily more painful. The Thing in the Attic We followed this spoor for some distance; but the blood soon ceasing, and the wounded elephant’s traces being crossed by other feet, we saw no more of him. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa But Riordan was close enough to him now so that the hound could follow his spoor, for Mars had no watercourses to break a trail. Duel on Syrtis The Matabili who were left behind searched carefully for spoor, but without success; they therefore advanced to the nearest kloof, determined to search each of these in succession. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer To that unbelievably keen organ was borne the individual scent spoor of Alurna, as well as that of Mog, the sullen. Warrior of the Dawn He began following the spoor, still slowly, so as not to lose it or to run upon its maker unawares. World of the Drone As I came towards him, he moved on as before: fortunately he seemed to know the road that he had come, and returned on his spoor. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Bentley did not know that he himself could follow the spoor of Apeman, for he had not yet analyzed all of his new capabilities. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 The next proceeding was, therefore, to find the spoor, so as to discover in which direction they were to pursue. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer That these had not been even partially obliterated by prowling beasts was evidence of the spoor's freshness. Warrior of the Dawn He began cruising slowly, at random, across the rolling moonlit waste of wind-built dunes, watching for spoor. World of the Drone A few rough outlines, showing the spoors of some of the different South-African animals may be useful to an inexperienced hunter. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa It is a great pleasure for me to pursue the red-hot trail of a thought or the intellectual spoor of an idea. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories Though well acquainted with the spoor of all South African animals, yet Hans could not remember any similar to this. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer No human tracks disturbed it, but the boys saw the delicate tracery where a small animal, probably a field mouse or a chipmunk, had left his spoor. The Blue Ghost Mystery I now pressed forward and urged them on; old Argyll and Bles took up his spoor in gallant style, and led on the other dogs. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 We got the spoor immediately, and, partly by that and partly by the aid of the dogs, we drew up to some rocky hills, that presented anything but a favourable ground for galloping. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The mud of his digging had no more than cleared away before the under-water creatures of the place, jackals on the lion's spoor, came forward, eager to feast on the remnants of his meal. Old Plymouth Trails Hans, guided by the Zulus, went to the shore where the footprints were visible, and there saw a spoor which to him was quite new. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Crow Wing pointed to the spoor of the dead buck made the night before. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga They had taken care not to potter about and confuse the spoor with their own markings. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts We all spread out along the ridges, to get if possible a view, as also to search for spoor; but the hard state of the ground prevented our doing anything by the latter means. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa As I was examining the spoor of the game by the fountain, I suddenly detected an enormous old rook-snake stealing in beneath a mass of rock beside me. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. “Then they come here,” said Hans; “there is spoor of the creatures on the beach.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer They hurried on then, easily tracking the big, human-like spoor of the bear in the soil which here was not frozen. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga He feared he was not on the right track, for at last he came to a soft patch where spoor ought to have been. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts As we neared the game, which we knew we were doing by the freshness of the spoor, Inkau slackened his pace; he was steady as a rock, and was evidently well supplied with nerves. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The spoor we followed led due south, and the wind was as fair as it could blow. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Having reached the edge of this vlei, Hans commenced examining the ground to look for spoor, as by that means he could tell what creatures he might probably find there. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer He is allowed half an hour's start, and then the patrol go after him, following his spoor, each armed with one tennis ball with which to shoot him when they find him. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 And he took the failures in hand and showed them where they had slipped up in tracking his spoor. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts I walked quietly up the banks of the Imvoti for nearly three miles, but saw no signs of Hippo himself, although the spoor was very plentiful. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Descending from the hillock, we resumed the spoor, and were enabled to follow at a rapid pace, the native who led the spooring-party being the best tracker in Bamangwato. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. You must tell us all about your adventures after you shot the elephant; for we found your spoor, and came to that, though too late to rescue you.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Now they were casting about for a sign, like bloodhounds seeking the spoor of an enemy. Lords of the Stratosphere The patrol flags were driven in, and the band spread out on a broad front, and carefully advanced, searching for the spoor. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts On the next day Monyosi followed the spoor of the two that I had wounded, but failed in coming up with them. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa I did not tarry long for an inspection of the elephant, but mounting my horse, at once set off to follow on the spoor of the two old fellows which the ostrich had alarmed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. You can be trusted to stop an elephant in his charge, and you can tell at a glance a buffalo’s spoor from an ox’s. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer They followed the blood spoor, and at last he had gone into the house. Eskimo Folk-Tales They decided to stick to their man, and turned to his spoor. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts I wiped my honeyed hands and walked through the forest; we shortly came on the fresh spoor of some cow-elephants, which were attended by their calves. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Having crossed a well wooded strath, we reached a little crystal river, whose margin was trampled down with the spoor of a great variety of heavy game, but especially of buffalo and rhinoceros. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. This buffalo, from the freshness of the spoor, was evidently in the reeds not far from him. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Once the dog's tracks led aside to a scummy puddle, saucered by alkali, dotted with the spoor of desert animals that drank the bitter water in extremity. Rimrock Trail They had a fine time with the mud and the snow and didn't have any luck at all in finding the spoor again. Deathworld The spoor was very neatly taken up by Monyosi, who noticed it on some very hard and difficult ground, where it would have been totally invisible to unskilled eyes. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa But It did have the deuce of a funny spoor, as I made haste to find out. It, and Other Stories Our spoor cannot be followed by night, and twelve hours’ start ought to enable us to reach our people before we are overtaken.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer But the ground was hard and dry, and, even if cattle had been driven over it, it would have been impossible to take up their spoor. The Giraffe Hunters A favourite way of catching deer is to send a man to follow the spoor of a deer, and to find out where it lies to rest during the heat of the day. Children of Borneo We looked round the top of the kloof for spoor by which to trace the lion; none was to be found, and we had to return without even the satisfaction of a shot. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa We began, and I was flurried at first, and did not seem to get on to it somehow; but in a few minutes I picked up the spoor and hung to it. The Red True Story Book They have not crossed this soft ground: there is no spoor here. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The longer they continued to take up the spoor, the farther they would be from the animal that had left it. The Giraffe Hunters Animals are aware of spoor long before they are aware of tools. Eight Keys to Eden When he crossed the spoor of the bush-pig, he suddenly stopped, and looking down, said, “A buffalo has passed here this morning!” Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Far over the plain, in immense crescent formation, the barbarian host sweeps on, now in dead silence, not hesitating a moment, for the spoor left by the slavers is broad and easy. The Sign of the Spider Look, men, and find some spoor, or we may be making a mistake.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The spoor of the giraffes must have been found and followed, or they would have been back before then. The Giraffe Hunters Once a grey ape chattered and vanished, and all along the cliff edge, vast and even, ran the spoor of the great cave bear. Tales of Space and Time I kept a good lookout for the buck’s spoor, which I followed for about a quarter of a mile into the bush, when I suddenly heard an elephant move close to me. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Next morning, two hours after daybreak, F�lix, who was scouting just ahead of the column, came running back with news he had struck elephant spoor. The Pools of Silence They guessed what the doubts were which delayed the pursuit of the spoor, and they counted with considerable anxiety the number of the Matabili who were detailed for the purpose of examining the kloofs. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer “I see de spoor of lion dare every mornin’,” said he, grinning horribly as he spoke. The Giraffe Hunters She went across the river with them and showed them his spoor hesitating on the farther bank. Tales of Space and Time We then went on with the spoor, which took us over some freshly-burned ground, and down towards a deep kloof, with high square rocks sticking up round the edges. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa He had spotted giraffe spoor in the river-bed where the ground was sandy and showed up the impression well. The Pools of Silence The whole party had gone nearly two hundred yards onwards before the leaders halted in consequence of finding no spoor; they then spread out in various directions endeavouring to find some sign. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer By the “spoors” seen upon the river-banks, it was evident that both elephants and lions had visited the place during the night. The Giraffe Hunters Any one picking up the spoor would be under the erroneous belief that the wearer was walking in the opposite direction to the actual one. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force The frontier line will be placed under headmen, who will be responsible that no thieving be permitted, that spoors are followed up. The Life of Gordon, Volume II Not only spoor, but the spoor of a vast herd cutting right across the line of march. The Pools of Silence We ought soon to sight these elephants, for the spoor is quite fresh. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Not that I care a straw for him, the ungrateful wretch, but that we may be unable to find the spoor of the giraffes, not having him with us. The Giraffe Hunters Nor was there any spoor to show which way he went if he did succeed in breaking through the enemy. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force When I went out into the garden on the following day I could see Mr. Trumpington's head, tastefully framed in pink hollyhock buds, apparently following the spoor of a green-fly. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 He spared neither himself nor others; the game was ahead, the spoor was hot, and the panther in his soul drove him forward. The Pools of Silence I turned into the bush to look, and then saw what I knew was the spoor of an elephant. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer By so doing, the spoor of the lost animals should be found. The Giraffe Hunters Evidently the pitfall had been recently dug, otherwise the spoor of the beasts would not be visible on both sides of it. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Besides, they had last seen me on the cliff top, and if they were at all expert at tracking they should be able to pick up my spoor without much difficulty. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise “We struck the elephant spoor just here, and turned due west.” The Pools of Silence They have all gone after the spoor that led along the river’s bank, and I don’t think that was as fresh as this; but need we wait for them? Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer After the search had been continued for nearly two hours, a spoor was at length found that was unmistakably that of a camelopard. The Giraffe Hunters The spoor of the right-hand column of the retiring Huns hardly bore out the Rhodesian's statement, but evidently the scout knew his business. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force But they had been greatly delayed by the constant necessity to pause while they renewed their torches; and latterly the blood spoor had been steadily growing less distinct. With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure And all during the safari these past days, not a sign or a print or a spoor. This Crowded Earth “I came on fresh elephant’s spoor soon after I left you,” said Hans. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer But for more than a mile, after the most careful examination, no spoor of giraffe, old or young, was to be seen. The Giraffe Hunters Examination showed that three natives had been following the spoor of the two naval airmen. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force They forged on for two hours, Tashtu following the easily read spoor in the pumice. A World Called Crimson Hendrik liked it much, because he had already observed what he termed “extensive spoor” about the spot: in other words, he had noticed the tracks of many of Africa's largest wild animals. Popular Adventure Tales You taught me first how to spoor an elephant, and you never told me that he would let you do that; so I killed mine first, and then cut his tail off afterwards. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer On its banks they soon discovered the spoor of giraffes. The Giraffe Hunters Towards evening scouts reported the "spoor" of the enemy, for the ground bore the impression of thousands of naked footprints and those of about a hundred booted men. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force They came at last to a low crater wall, where the spoor disappeared. A World Called Crimson The hunters saw all these proofs of it, as they followed the spoor. Popular Adventure Tales Shall we follow the spoor, Victor, or try and cut off the track?” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer By that time, the heavy rain had obliterated the spoor so completely that even Spoor’em, the hound, could only follow it with great difficulty. The Giraffe Hunters Tari Barl indicated that the scouts had followed two distinct spoors for more than a couple of miles without actually sighting any of the retiring enemy. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force There, deep in the soft soil, was the fresh spoor of an elephant—and at its size the Indians gave a gasp of wonder. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Now since their arrival, no elands had been seen, though now and438 then their spoor was observed; and Hendrik, for several reasons, was very desirous of getting one. Popular Adventure Tales “Better follow the spoor, Hans, I think,” replied Victor; “but what does Heinrich say?” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Four days after the unsuccessful attempt to capture the young giraffes in the hopo, the spoor of others were found on the river-bank. The Giraffe Hunters MacGregor looked like proving a true prophet, however, for after following a fresh spoor for miles the hunters drew blank. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force "That spoor is too fresh to suit me, Jack." The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Griggs has found the spoor of some big buck and his young does. The Peril Finders “Follow the spoor from where we last saw the elephants; we are sure to find them there.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer “Now this is interesting,” muttered the young cornet, as he saw them go off upon the spoor. The Giraffe Hunters After a brief debate the pursuers decided to follow the latter spoor. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Charlie was bending over the spoor as he walked along, reading the sign eagerly. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Going at an easy pace, we reached the farther extremity of the pool in about three-quarters of an hour, and at once picked up the spoor of the elephants without the least trouble. Through Veld and Forest An African Story It being thus agreed among the most experienced to follow the spoor, the whole party mounted their horses and rode on their journey, little expecting what was before them. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The animal ran to the right and left, keeping a little in the advance, and with its muzzle close down to the surface, as if searching for a spoor. The Giraffe Hunters After a distance of five miles had been covered the patrol halted in perplexity, for, seemingly from nowhere another spoor joined that of the one they were following. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force At all events, the bull had drawn blood, for they saw spots on the edge of the elephant spoor. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series For a few yards he followed it, but the jungle here was very dry and difficult for tracking; he soon lost the spoor. Chatterbox, 1906 But I don’t see the spoor of any of my beasts—yes, I do,” he cried, a few yards farther. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites Of course it was the spoor of the camelopards when first led up on the evening before. The Giraffe Hunters "It strikes me we've only just tumbled on the right spoor," declared a Rhodesian. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force On every hand were trees in clumps or singly, but no sign of elephant spoor could they see. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series We followed this spoor down the rocky slope where ferns and little shrubs divided the stones. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 But the next minute the thoughts of all were occupied by their guide stopping short and pointing out the plainly marked spoor of a lion. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites “Do you think, Congo, we had better follow the spoor we made in coming here?” he asked. The Giraffe Hunters It's just likely that we missed his spoor, and that he was to windward of us. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Then, from the forest, not behind but ahead of them, broke a group of yelling Masai headed by Bakari, running on the spoor of the rogue elephant. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Major Wilson, with a well-mounted party, went off to follow the spoor, being advised to return before dark. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 I want the day to break, so that we may follow the spoor. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites We have not yet seen the spoor of either hippopotamus or giraffe. The Giraffe Hunters "Askari him foots, sah!" he reported, holding up three fingers of his right hand to indicate that he had discovered the spoor of three of the German native soldiery. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Then the guide pointed out the spoor, deep and heavy in the damp leaves that matted the trail. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Rhino could not have been much hurt, for his spoor was to be seen a few days afterwards fifteen miles away, and it was still the spoor of a running animal. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Each of us mounting one, guided by the spoor, we immediately made chase. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader They rode up, and were again shown the spoor of Arend’s horse leading away from where its carcass was now lying, and in the opposite direction from the camp. The Giraffe Hunters It's a wonder they got to the camp at all, for there are distinct spoors of lions. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force By lighting a match and by watching the tree-tops far overhead they ascertained that the wind was right for an approach, and with guides and gun-bearers they started off on the spoor. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Next morning, however, we found the spoor of a very large lion at the edge of the pit. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Following the spoor, we quickly again came in sight of the elephant, which was moving slowly on. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Amongst other spoor, he was pleased to observe that of the hippopotamus. The Giraffe Hunters Of course we might strike his spoor and follow him up. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force Cutting through the single track, they soon came upon the whole spoor of the herd again—but this time they knew that Charlie had been right, and that the beasts could not be far ahead. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Judging by the spoors crossing the road this jungle must have been full of game. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Toko cried out that he had discovered its spoor, and I saw him hurrying forward evidently hoping to find the creature. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader He then started off along their spoor, but being hampered by caring for the pack-horse, he progressed but slowly. The Giraffe Hunters The patrol had no immediate intention of following the fugitive's spoor. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force We saw by the spoors that numerous animals were accustomed to come there. In the Wilds of Africa In passing through the High Veld, as the country to the north-east of Nazareth was called, I first saw the spoor of a lion. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer We went on for some distance without meeting with any live creatures, though we crossed the spoor of numerous elands, buffaloes, giraffes, and occasionally of elephants. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader “But can you be sure that he is following the spoor of Willem’s horse?” The Giraffe Hunters We had crossed a high road, and entered the belting of trees again, and along this road the gangers would come, and our spoor was written plain. The McBrides A Romance of Arran They continued to follow the "spoor" of the two hounds, left so plainly for their guidance. Pathfinder or, The Missing Tenderfoot In making my way to a shop which stood about in the middle of the township, and which had a very high stoep, I noticed that the streets were full of game spoors. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer This done, we followed the spoor of the elephants, intending to kill them while feeding in the day-time, and afterwards attack them as they came down to drink. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Such were the thoughts that tortured him, as he urged Congo and the dog to greater haste, in following the spoor through the forest. The Giraffe Hunters I found the lion's spoor in the growing light, and followed it slowly and timorously into the bush and beyond. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Now she trailed in a deadly silence; again, when there were few to hear, she bayed softly upon the spoor, and ever in her eyes gleamed the wild light and wild laughter of the chase. Little Miss Grouch A Narrative Based on the Log of Alexander Forsyth Smith's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage It was from the spoors, which I examined after day had broken, that I inferred the details. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer We traced his spoor, but this disappeared along an elephant track—for even Jan failed to discover the marks of his footsteps. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Nothing more of the giraffes was seen; and on the next day the party started off on the spoor of the giraffes they had seen. The Giraffe Hunters I looked for the spoor of the lion's exit. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales MYalu noted the age of the spoor about the compound, the tent peg holes newly pulled. Witch-Doctors On the following morning he went to the locality where the animal had disappeared, with the intention of taking up the spoor. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer We soon discovered the elephants’ spoor, and followed it for some distance, the splashes of blood we found here and there showing that the wounded animal had stopped to rest. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader Thinking that an hour or two more of what he considered a hopeless chase, would satisfy even Willem, Hendrik made no further objections, but continued on after Congo, who was leading along the spoor. The Giraffe Hunters That whole day we heard no news and found no spoor or sign. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales But he grunted contemptuously as he examined the last spoor, which was at least half a day old. Witch-Doctors This leegte was the main refuge for lions which ranged over a large extent of surrounding country; every morning their fresh spoors could be traced to it. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer The Hottentots traced the lion on foot, discovering his spoor, or track, with surprising dexterity, and found him in a large thicket about a mile distant. Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals To these ancient inhabitants of the mimosa forest, the Bushman ascribed the spoor and other signs of giraffes that had been seen. The Giraffe Hunters The spoor came from the east and led back in the same direction. A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa Every fool must needs see the spoor of the god which he cannot read. Witch-Doctors Here and there lay a thick layer of soil upon the rock, and this was packed flat with the fresh spoor of elephants. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 He and I had gone off together after a small herd of buffaloes; Ogilvie and Brand were away following up the spoor of an elephant. Hunting the Lions The moon had made her appearance in the western sky; and the search might have been continued with less difficulty than before, but for the obliteration of the spoor. The Giraffe Hunters Here, for the wind had once more blown the sand from out the filled-in footprints, were our spoors mine meeting his; here we turned back; but what was this? A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa If it had not been for the necessity of bringing Gertie here in safety, Hans and I would have set out at once and alone on their spoor. The Settler and the Savage On the 26th I arose at earliest dawn, and, having fed four of my horses, proceeded with Isaac to the fountain to examine the spoor of the elephants which had drunk there during the night. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 In the common roads where people go, Masked and mingled with human traces, I have marked, I who know, In the common dust a devil's spoor. A Cluster of Grapes A Book of Twentieth Century Poetry |
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