Besides, had it not been that I was expecting the shepherd in for supplies, I might not have found it out for two or three days.

So I expect they will think that they are pretty safe from pursuit.

They have never been followed far into the bush.

It's nasty work, you see." "It's got to be done," Reuben said.

"It is impossible to keep guard everywhere, and the only way to put a stop to these outrages is to teach the blacks that punishment will follow, wherever they go." It was late in the afternoon before they arrived at Mr.Blount's station.