He was to take the track of the Traylors next day and begin his journey to the shores of the Sangamon.
Samson had asked about him in the village and learned that he was an honest man who had suffered bad luck.

A neighbor's wife had taken his children for two years, but bad health had compelled her to give them up.
"God does the most of it," Sarah quoted from the young girl, as they rode on.

"I guess He's saved 'em from the poorhouse to-day.

I hope they'll ketch up with us.

I'd like to look after those children a little.