There was nothing on its bosom.
"The slaver in a boat was waiting for him here," said Tayoga.

"I think we can soon find proof of it." A brief examination of the bank showed traces where the prow had rested.
"It was probably a boat with oars for two," he said.

"The slaver sat in it most of the time, but he grew impatient at last and leaving the boat walked up the bank a little distance.

Here go his steps, showing very plainly in the soft earth in the moonlight, and here come those of Garay to meet him.

They stood at the top of the bank under this oak, and the spy told how he had failed.