But come ashore at once, Dick, and you, dear neighbours; there is a break in the reeds and a good landing-place just round the corner.

We can carry up your things, or send some of the lads after them." "No, no," said Dick; "it is easier going by water, though it is but a step.

Besides, I want to bring my friend here to the proper place.

We will go on to the Ford; and you can talk to us from the bank as we paddle along." He pulled his sculls through the water, and on we went, turning a sharp angle and going north a little.

Presently we saw before us a bank of elm- trees, which told us of a house amidst them, though I looked in vain for the grey walls that I expected to see there.