Once we , classmates, together with the head of the tourist circle Oleg went to ecological expedition . Our task , except for rest and entertainment , it was clear spring near one of the villages of sixty kilometers from our city. Part of the way we passed on the bus, the other - have been on foot and on the outskirts of the village had a small camp of several tents. Appointed duty , I was among them. It was necessary to bring firewood , build a fire , cook dinner . I went to the nearest woods for firewood . "Beware , there may be a beast ! " - Someone shouted after him. I did not attach any significance to these words . Boldly into the forest , began to collect dry trees . And suddenly I heard the crack of the side , and none of the guys did not go after him, that's for sure . I was scared , but found the courage to look in the wrong direction . In eight to ten steps stood a small boar, black with gray stripes , small eyes , elongated nose -wiggling . We stared at each other, assessing the situation . I do not know that he felt the beast , looking at me , and I was not happy about this meeting. "What if the whole family is here , and now pops up from behind a tree angry mother to protect the young from a biped ? " - Flashed through my mind . Be that as it may , but need to leave this place , and the sooner the better. I turned back : escape route was free. So run fast I have never had . When the boys and Oleg after a while came to the same place , there was nobody . And next spring murmuring that we had to clean up . (254 words )