I know they're to home 'cause they was a fixin' t' leave the mill when I left 'bout an hour ago.
Was the river up much when you come acrost ?" As the native spoke he was still peering uneasily into the woods.
"I did not cross the river.

How far is it to this Matthews place, and how do I go ?" "Jest foller this Old Trail.

Hit'll take you right thar.

Good road all th' way.

'Bout three mile, I'd say.