I doubt if any of us will see the light of many more days.

I prefer the chances of war to the unknown horrors of the forest filled with savages." He laid a hand upon Roche's arm and looked affectionately into the boyish brave young face.

Then he turned to Fritz.
"If you should get through, take care of the lad.

You are a Ranger; you know the forest well.

If any can escape safely thither, it will be you and such as you.