It is a very gallant one, and may possibly meet with success." "Thank you, sir! I shall be really glad to enter upon the work I have looked forward to.

Although it may have no direct bearing upon the discovery of my father's fate, it will be a start in that direction.

Do you think that I had better go mounted, or on foot ?" "I should say certainly on horseback, but there is no occasion for any hasty determination.

Every step should be carefully considered, and we should, as far as possible, foresee and provide for every emergency that may arise.

Think it over well, yourself.