"She brought us past all them warrin' people in great style.

Without her we'd hev a hard time, follerin' the Spaniards to New Or-lee-yuns." After breakfast they remained awhile in the boat, content to lie still and await events.

Everywhere around them was the deep forest, oak, hickory, chestnut, maple, elm, and all the other noble trees that flourish in the great valley.

Just above them was a low point in the hank of the little river and they could see that it was trodden by many feet.
"Game comes down to drink thar," said Shif'less Sol.
"Lie still and let's see," said Paul.

The boat was almost hidden in the thick foliage that overhung the river, and nobody on it stirred.