Joshua did very well considering that it was his first attempt.
Then the man from Pike County sprang to his feet.

If it had been daylight, his face would have been seen to wear a pale and scared expression.

It did not appear to occur to him to make a stand against the savage foes who he felt convinced were near at hand.

He stood not on the order of going, but went at once.

He quickly unloosed his beast, sprang upon his back, and galloped away without apparently giving a thought to the companions with whom he had camped out.
When he was out of hearing Joe and Bickford shouted with laughter.
"You see I was right," said Joe.