He had shown them his quality and they would fear an ambush.
He was justified in his opinion, as they remained on the deck, evidently searching for a glimpse of him among the bushes, and, after watching them a little while, he set out inland, bearing his burden of weapons and food, and laughing to himself at the manner in which he had made the captain serve him.

He felt now that the score between them was even, and he was willing to part company forever.
Youth and success had an enormous effect upon him.

When one triumph was achieved his vivid temperament always foresaw others.

Willet had often called him the child of hope, and hope is a powerful factor in victory.

Now it seemed to him for a little while that his own rescue, achieved by himself, was complete.