Then I heard it – soft, careful, steps approaching from the west. I immediately came too and with delicate grace assumed my defensive posture. Step, silence, step, silence. I didn't want to run and give away my position and I refused to let panic overwhelm me. If it was an animal it was sure being sneaky. The steps continued to get closer and I judged a distance of ten meters when they suddenly stopped. We were at a stand still and long minutes went by without a peep from either of us.