There was no fear of their attempting to stray, after their journey of the morning.

Some of the men set to to cut brush, and in a few minutes a fire was lighted.

One of the sheep, of which there were several lying about, was skinned and cut up; and slices, on skewers of green wood, were soon frizzling over the fire.
Twenty minutes later, the water in a large pot hanging over the fire was boiling.

Three or four handfuls of tea were thrown in; and with the fried mutton, cold damper, and tea a hearty meal was made.
Then pipes were produced and lighted; while several of the men, lying down and shading their faces with their broad hats, indulged in a doze.
"One o'clock," Reuben said at last, looking at his watch.

"It is time to be moving again." The horses were fetched in, the bridles replaced, and the girths tightened.
"Now, which way ?" Reuben asked the trackers.
"Along here, captain, by de foot of de hill, de trail is plain enough." It was so.