When Tarzan saw the still form in Taug's arms, a low growlbroke from his lips, for he too loved Teeka's little balu.

"Who did it?" he asked. "Where is Teeka?"

"I do not know," said in reply Taug. "I found him lying herewith Dango about to feed upon him; but it was not Dangothat did it--there are no fang marks upon him."

Tarzan came closer and placed an ear against Gazan's breast. "He is not dead," he exclaimed. "Maybe he will not die."He pressed through the crowd of apes and circled onceabout them, examining the ground step by step. Suddenly hestopped and placing his nose close to the earth sniffed. Then he sprang to his feet, giving a peculiar cry. Taug and the others pressed forward, for the sound told themthat the hunter had found the spoor of his quarry.

"A stranger bull has been here," exclaimed Tarzan. "It was hethat hurt Gazan. He has carried off Teeka."