In fact, I saw them exchange glances after receiving a bullying order from Moriarty, and felt that it would not have taken much to cause a display of temper on the part of the recruits.
That, however, by the way: my thoughts were too much taken up with my own position to pay much heed to the two young Boers; for when we were once more on our route for our next stopping-place, where we were to halt for the night, I felt that the time was rapidly approaching when I must make my escape.

I did not say to myself _try_ to make my escape, but to make it; for I had no fear of being unsuccessful.

The night was coming on fast, and I knew that there was no moon, which was all in my favour; and, once free, all I had to do was to make straight for home--a ride of perhaps thirty miles through the wild country, keeping away from the track, and with nothing to fear.

Yes, there wore the lions, plentiful enough in the wilder parts; but the thought of them did not damp me, for Sandho would soon give me warning if any were near, and carry me well out of danger.
Then there was the next day.

I was to make for Echo Nek, and there, meet Joeboy, who would bear my father's instructions; but would Joeboy be there?
My heart sank a little at the thought of how doubtful this was; but I soon cheered up again.