He said, "Yowi, he bin go longa other pub;" but as, on further questioning, he modified his statement by asserting that the man he saw was young, short and very fat, no heed was paid to his evidence--it being the habit of blacks to give any answer that they think will please the questioner.
"He'll play us some dog's trick, that old fellow," said Charlie.

"I can't wait here looking for him, though.

I'll find him when I want him if he's above ground.

Now let's go on.

Can't keep the coach waiting for ever while we unearth him.