"I've seen many a better man than you laughed at.

But let us be going, for we have a long way to walk." They accordingly retraced their steps to the vessel, and Woods awoke one of the corporals, who had volunteered to row them over into Kentucky.

The dingy, which was kept fastened to the stern of the Illinois, was hauled alongside, and, in a few moments, they reached the opposite shore.

Our four hunters sprang out, and, bidding the corporal good-by, shouldered their muskets, and disappeared in the forest.

Woods, who was well acquainted with the "lay of the land," led the way.