He was only silent on this one theme.

Otherwise his speech flowed freely enough--in counsel to his companions--charging both to adopt every precaution for ensuring the capture of the storks--and with an eagerness, which puzzled them to comprehend.
A few minutes' walk brought them back to the hut.

It was rather a run than a walk--Karl going in the lead, and arriving before either of the others.

The bean-sacks were flung upon the floor--as if they had been empty and of no value--and then the strings and lines that had been spun by Ossaroo were pulled out of their hidden places, and submitted to inspection.
It did not take long to make a running noose, which was accomplished by the nimble fingers of the shikaree.

Easily also was it attached to the end of a long stem of the ringall bamboo; and thus provided, our adventurers once more sallied forth from the hut; and made their way towards the sleeping storks.
As they drew near, they were gratified at perceiving the birds still in the enjoyment of their meridian slumber.