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Send him here , and tell Bob Bacon to come too . They will help Dan to skin and break up the game . '' It was a long speech for the black to interpret , but the names of his camp companions and the sight of the bucks were quite sufficient , and Mak stalked off . It was decided to stay that day , and towards noon , when it was turning very hot , the doctor proposed that they should shoulder their guns , take Mak for guide and Bob Bacon as bearer of any game they might shoot , and then walk along the edge of the forest beneath the shade of the trees . Sir James declined to accompany them , saying that he was sure that it would be too hot , so after explaining to the black what they intended to do , the party started off , getting a shot or two at large turkey or bustard-like birds , till without orders Mak turned into the forest and led the way in amongst the trees . `` Hi ! Stop !