There are but two or three roads across these mountains, and they will know that we must follow them." "Well, we must take our chance," Roger said.

"So far we have met with no difficulties, whatever, and provided we don't come across too large a force, we ought to be able to manage to get through.

I noticed there were trees right through the pass I came over; and I see the country ahead is thickly wooded.

How far is the pass from where we are now ?" "About thirty miles.

It is where you see that cleft in the great line of hills." "Well, we can get near it before the moon sets, and will try to pass through by daylight.