ronald cut off a portion of the hide, and went across to the natives and explained to them what he wanted. putting his foot on the hide, a piece was cut off large enough to form the sole of the foot and come up about an inch all round; holes were made in this, and it was laced on to the foot with thin strips of hide. the hair was, of course, outside, and ronald found it by no means uncomfortable.

"you ride horse," the chief said, "back to bush. i take one fellow with me to bring him back."

ronald was pleased at the suggestion, for he was by no means sure how he should feel after a walk of ten miles in his new foot-gear.