I GO TREASURE-HUNTING For a mile or so I kept the bush, which was open and easy to ride through, and then turned into the path.

The moon was high, and the world was all a dim dark green, with the track a golden ivory band before me.

I had looked at my watch before I started, and seen that it was just after eight o'clock.

I had a great horse under me, and less than thirty miles to cover.

Midnight should see me at the cave.