They knew by the wagon tracks that white settlers, fleeing, were ahead of them, and they may have thought of turning back to see who followed.

That is why they drew up in a group, and talked.

At last they concluded to keep on following the train, and they cannot be more than a half hour ahead now." Willet knelt down for the first time, and examined the traces with the greatest care and attention.
"The leader stood here by this fallen log," he said, "He had big feet, as anybody can see, and I believe I can make a good guess at his identity.

I hope to Heaven I'm right!" "Whom do you mean ?" exclaimed Robert eagerly.
"I won't say just yet, because if I'm wrong you won't know the mistake I've made.

But come on, lads.