They could not rest without making some effort to ascertain her retreat.

Seth went in pursuit, and returned without her.

They rallied others when they discovered that another little colored girl was missing, a favorite playmate of Frado's.

All effort proved unavailing.
Mag felt sure her fears were realized, and that she might never see her again.

Before her anxieties became realities, both were safely returned, and from them and their attendant they learned that they went to walk, and not minding the direction soon found themselves lost.