He signified his acknowledgment of the kindness of his companion with something less of hauteur than had hitherto characterized him; and, remembering that, on the subject of the assault made upon him, Forrester had said little, and that too wandering to be considered, he again brought the matter up to his consideration, and endeavored to find a clue to the persons of the outlaws, whom he endeavored to describe.
On this point, however, he procured but little satisfaction.

The description which he gave of the individual assailant whom alone he had been enabled to distinguish, though still evidently under certain disguises, was not sufficient to permit of Forrester's identification.
The woodman was at a loss, though evidently satisfied that the parties were not unknown to him in some other character.

As for the Pony Club, he gave its history, confirming that already related by the outlaw himself; and while avowing his own personal fearlessness on the subject, did not withhold his opinion that the members were not to be trifled with:-- "And, a word in your ear, 'squire--one half of the people you meet with in this quarter know a leetle more of this same Pony Club than is altogether becoming in honest men.

So mind that you look about you, right and left, with a sharp eye, and be ready to let drive with a quick hand.

Keep your tongue still, at the same time that you keep your eyes open, for there's no knowing what devil's a listening when a poor weak sinner talks.