We had been for some time beating about, when once more we heard the dogs giving tongue; and after making our way through the forest, and reaching the borders of an open glade, we caught sight of a herd of eight or ten deer scampering along at full speed, with the pack of dogs at their heels.  We all of us fired, but although two or three shots took effect none of the deer stopped.  We saw them directing their course towards the lake; but they ran faster than we did, and did not allow us an opportunity of firing.  We managed, however, to keep them in view, and saw that they did not turn either to the right hand or to the left, so that we felt sure of overtaking them when they reached the shore of the lake.