"No, I suppose not, Doctor.

Still, what are we to do ?" "We must wait, lad.

We are here to ascertain the precise situation, and it will be some time before that will be cleared up.

Certainly for the present there will be nothing for us to do but to keep quiet and see how matters turn out, and to get through the time as best we may.

We shall have fine opportunities for shooting and botanizing, for whatever the chief's designs may be, it is certain that at present he will do all in his power to please us.