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LUCKILY the way was not far and Hardin's marksmanship seemed to have momentarily demoralized the ape-men, for they gave no further evidence of their presence as the fugitives skirted the hill and plunged into a mass of vines, through which Batu led the way. Beyond the vines was an opening in the rocky hillside, so narrow that Hardin could barely get his burden through it; but beyond its mouth the cave widened, forming a lofty chamber.
When he had placed the wounded scientist on the sandy floor Hardin sprang back to the entrance again, rifle in hand, ready to help Batu check another rush of the ape-men, but they made none. They were either badly rattled by his shooting, or, what was more likely, they were resolved to play a waiting game now that they had run their quarry to cover, for not one of them could be seen in the clearing. Satisfied that they were safe for the time being, Hardin left Batu on guard and went back to his wife.