"`Allies,' then-- to-night." "`Allies'-- to-night," said Ralph; and after stiffly saluting, in the style taught by their fencing masters, the two lads separated, each making for his own home.
Mark's task proved easy.

He went straight to the mine, descended, and found Dummy.
"Coming to go right through the cave beyond the big waterfall, Master Mark ?" cried the lad eagerly.
"No," replied Mark shortly.

"Where's your father ?" "Right away down the mine, in the new lead, Master Mark," said the lad in a disappointed tone.

"Aren't you never coming to have a hunt ?" "Oh yes, some day." "That's what you always say.

There's lots to see and find out.