She sure does act mighty queer, but Ah nebber see her take nuthin'.

Ah nebber see nuthin' 'tall till dey took me outer de shack an' galivanted me up yere.

Whar I heerd yer voice afore ?" "I haven't time to explain that; we are going now." I started forward on foot, leading my horse, the others trailing after through the darkness.

Knowing nothing of the way, I was thus better able to pick the path, yet I found this not difficult, as it was rather plainly outlined by the forest growth on either side.

It led downward at a gentle slope, although the grade was sufficiently steep so as to force Eloise's body forward and compel me to support her as best I could with one arm.