"Fort Morgan lies about west of us; and a course from there in the direction of the two stars will bring you to the coast and the boat.

Every man must act for himself to some extent, and you are expected to be prudent, and use your own judgment.
It will not be safe for us to keep together, for a dozen men seen all at once would be likely to awaken suspicion." "If there is not a crowd of men over by the fort, we can hardly expect to avoid coming together," suggested Weeks, who proved to be a very intelligent man, with excellent judgment.
"I cannot tell whether or not we shall find any gathering of men in the vicinity of the fort," replied Christy.

"We shall be obliged to govern ourselves according to circumstances.

If you find any number of people over there, you can mingle with them.

Some of you are very good scholars; but if any of you are disposed to indulge in fine talk, don't do it.