With many good wishes for the success of the expedition, they at once mounted, and rode off to their respective stations, some of which were more than twenty miles away.
"Now for ways and means," Reuben said.

"What spare horses have you, Mr.Blount ?" "I have only two, besides the one I am riding." "I should like to take at least six.

We must carry a good store of provisions." "I don't think you need trouble about that," Mr.Blount said.

"We must take a supply of flour with us, and of course tea and sugar; and a few bottles of rum will not be amiss.

All these I can furnish.