Carried away by the man's impetuosity, Winn did not hesitate to obey his instructions, but started at once in the opposite direction.

Mr.Gilder, noting this by a backward glance over his shoulder, instantly halted and concealed himself behind a large tree-trunk.

From here he peered at the retreating figure of the boy until it was no longer visible.

Then he gave vent to the same peculiar whistle with which Plater had announced his own approach to the log-hut in the woods.

The sound was immediately answered from no great distance, whereupon Mr.Gilder hastened in that direction.