On my way back to the clearing I met Li Ho.
'"Find anything, Li Ho ?" I asked eagerly.
The Celestial grinned.
"Find honorable self," said he.

"Missy she send.

Missy heap scared along of you." "Nonsense!" I said.

"I can take care of myself.

Even if it had been a bear, I had an axe." "Bear!" said Li Ho.