114 THE DOE-CHAMOIS AND HER YOUNG.

He was aware that a deep cleft existed beyond them,
by which he believed the escape of the animals to be cut off.
What was his surprise, therefore, when he saw the old
chamois approach the gap, and, stretching out her fore and
hind legs, thus form with her body a bridge across it.

 

As soon as she had done this, she called on her young
ones, and they sprang, one at a time, on her back, and

reached the other side in safety. By a strong effort, she