The night's rest, and a wash and change of clothes this morning, have made me feel another man.

How far do you intend to march ?" "We shall go slowly for a day or two.

The other parties have all pushed on ahead fast, but by taking matters quietly, and by keeping a sharp lookout, we need have no great fear of being surprised.

I know the forest well, and its thickest hiding places, so we can afford to travel slowly, and as you become accustomed to it you will be able to make longer journeys." For ten days they travelled through the forest, increasing their distance daily, as Charlie regained his strength.

The last day or two they did not make less than twenty miles a day.