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Then , as in the case of the buffalo , they cut away some portions of the meat that they thought might prove tender . They put the hide upon the roof to dry , and , their work over , they went to sleep behind a door securely fastened . Dick was awakened once by what he thought was a sound of growling and fighting outside , but he was so sleepy that it made no impression upon him . They did not awake fully until nearly noon , and when they went forth they found that nothing was left of the great bear but his skeleton . `` The timber wolves have been busy , '' said Dick . The Trap Makers The hide of the bear , which they cured in good style , was a magnificent trophy ; the fur was soft and long , and when spread out came near covering the floor of their cabin . It was a fit match for the robe of the buffalo .