The constables will not follow the road taken by the funeral.
They know that if Ralph is at the top of Stye Head he will be on the lookout for the procession, and must see them as well as it." "It's true, it is," said Sim.
"They will, as the blacksmith said, go through Honister and Scarf Gap and over the Black Sail to Wastdale.

They will ride fast, and, returning to Stye Head, hope to come upon Ralph from behind and capture him unawares.

Father," continued Rotha,--and the girl spoke with the determination of a strong man,--"if you go over High Seat, cross the dale, walk past Dale Head, and keep on the far side of the Great Gable, you will cut off half the journey and be there as soon as the constables, and you may keep them in sight most of the way.

Can you do this?
Have you the strength?
You look worn and weak." "I can--I have--I'll go at once.

It's life or death to the best man in the world, that it is." "There's not a moment to be lost.