Go back there and sleep by the fire.

I'll take care of myself." "But Sam--" began Tom.
"_You've_ seen me take care of myself in tighter places than any that he can put me in, haven't you ?" asked Sam.

"There's the root fortress within ten feet of us.

You haven't forgotten it have you ?" "No," said Tom, rising to go, "and I don't think I shall forget it soon; but I don't like to let my 'Big Brother' sleep here alone with Jake Elliott around." "Never mind me, I tell you, but go to the boys and go to sleep.

I'll take care of myself." With that the two boys separated, Tom walking away to the fire, and Sam rolling himself up in his blanket for a quiet sleep.