That is, we should do so.
Let's go!" The Overlanders then mounted and retraced their steps until they found a place where they could climb to the ridge.

Reaching the top, they followed the ridge trail for half a mile, then struck off into the mountain fastness.

In order to better hide their trail, they guided their horses into a small stream and rode up that for a full mile, finally finding a suitable camping place.
A cook fire, a small blaze, was made under a shelving rock, and Washington was left to cook the supper while Hippy and the girls watered and cared for the ponies.

Supper was ready about the time they finished.
The pitching of the tents was left for the boy to attend to while the Overlanders were eating.
"Now that we are composed, what does all this disturbance of to-day mean ?" demanded Miss Briggs.
"It may be the result of our running that fellow out of our camp last night, or rather Hippy's running him out.

Then again, the incident of to-day may be explained in another way.