Such a thought as deserting them and fleeing for his own life never entered his mind.

He would not only seek them, but he would penetrate the mystery of the power that had taken them.
It was like him now to go about his work with calmness and method.

To approach an arduous task right one must possess freshness and vigor, and one could have neither without sleep.

His present place of hiding seemed to be as secure as any that could be found.

So composing himself he took all chances and sought slumber.