They tasted like little birds, their flesh being tender and sweet.
"Now we had better be proceeding," Ned said, when they had finished their meal.

"We have an unknown country to explore and, if we ever get across, we shall have materials for yarns for the rest of our lives." "Well, Ned, I must say you are a capital fellow to get into a scrape with.

You got Gerald and me out of one, and if anyone could get through this, I am sure you could do so.

Gerald told me that he always relied upon you, and found you always right.

You may be sure that I will do the same.