Tell me, is this not true ?" Her clear, questioning eyes gazed so directly into my own, and were so honestly courageous, I up and told her what I had observed, and where I was then bound.
"It is better to trust me," she commented simply, as I ended my recital.

"My eyes have not been altogether idle, although I am no borderer to observe such faint signs.

There were several reeds bent low in the water a hundred yards back; their sides scraped as if a large boat had been dragged through them.

I thought nothing of it, until I observed how intently you were studying each mark left by man.
While you are gone yonder, what would you wish me to do ?" I looked at her attentively, noting how heavy her eyes were from weariness.
"You are too tired to remain on guard, Eloise," I said, forgetting I should not use that name, "or I might bid you watch here, and, if any misfortune befall me, call the others.

Besides, if there are enemies at hand there is no knowing from what direction they may chance upon us.