Even if they do not go in a body, many are sure to break off and make for their homes, to enjoy the booty they have gathered.
"But, upon the other hand, as we go we shall gather up fresh recruits.

With so many disbanded soldiers and discontented men roaming the country, there is no difficulty in getting as many men as one cares to keep together.
"Fifty is the outside that is advisable, for with more, even if one makes a good haul, it comes to so little, a head, that the men are dissatisfied.

Of course they work in small parties, but this does not succeed so well as when a small band are under a single leader." "How long have you been at this work ?" "Since last autumn." "And you find it pay ?" "We do not get much in money.

As you saw, there were but four rix dollars a head, and that is the result of a month's work.

Still, that is not bad for men who might otherwise starve.