mountain-deer

But Allan prostrated, with a second blow of his dagger, a sentinel who was upon duty — — traversed the camp like a mountain-deer, though pursued by all who caught the alarm — threw himself into the river, and, swimming to the opposite side, was soon lost among the woods.

A Legend of Montrose 2008

Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.

The Talking Leaves An Indian Story William Osborn Stoddard 1880

But Allan prostrated, with a second blow of his dagger, a sentinel who was upon duty --- traversed the camp like a mountain-deer, though pursued by all who caught the alarm --- threw himself into the river, and, swimming to the opposite side, was soon lost among the woods.

A Legend of Montrose 1871

But Allan prostrated, with a second blow of his dagger, a sentinel who was upon duty --- traversed the camp like a mountain-deer, though pursued by all who caught the alarm -- threw himself into the river, and, swimming to the opposite side, was soon lost among the woods.

A Legend of Montrose Walter Scott 1801