All that night they paddled with only occasional moments of rest.

The sun was just rising over the forests when they grounded their canoe close to the Post.

As Rod sprang ashore he saw a figure walk slowly out from the edge of the forest an eighth of a mile away.

Even at that distance he recognized Minnetaki! He looked at the sharp-eyed Mukoki.

He, too, had seen and recognized the girl.
"Muky, I'm going along in the edge of the woods and give her a surprise," said Rod courageously.