But this time there was no warning . Everything appeared safe . Once more the flock circled and then headed straight for that place where they hoped to find more corn . The hunter crouched lower . They were almost near enough for him to shoot when `` bang , bang '' went a gun a short distance away . Instantly Dusky and his flock turned and on swift wings swung off and up the river . If ever there was a disappointed hunter , it was the one crouching in that blind . `` Somebody else is hunting , and he spoiled my shot that time , '' he muttered . `` He must have a blind farther down . Probably some other Ducks I did n't see came in to him . I wonder if he got them . Here 's hoping that next time those Ducks come in here first . '' He once more made himself comfortable and settled down for a long wait . The Black Shadows crept out from the farther bank of the Big River . Jolly , round red Mr. Sun had gone to bed , and the first little star was twinkling high overhead . It was very still and peaceful . From out in the middle of the Big River sounded a low `` quack '' ; Dusky and his flock were swimming in this time . Presently the hunter could see a silver line on the water , and then he made out nine black spots . In a few minutes those Ducks would be where he could shoot them . `` Bang , bang '' went that gun below him again .
With a roar of wings , XXXXX and his flock were in the air and away .
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