And if they guessed the right way, and followed it, they'd be likely to turn back at the cliffs, anyhow." They urged their horses now to the uttermost, and Harry soon saw the waters of the creek shining through the darkness.

Everything was falling out as Lankford had said.

The pursuit was unseen and unheard behind them, but they knew it was there.
"Slow now, boys," said Sherburne, as they rode into the stream.

"We don't want to make too much noise splashing the water.

Are there many boulders in here, Mr.Lankford ?" "Not enough to hurt." "Then you lead the way.