For a vast distance they and their prisoner were alone in the forest.

So, they luxuriated and with abundance of appetizing food made up for their long period of short commons.
At half past four Willet repeated his question, but the lips of the spy remained tightly closed.
"Remember that I'm not urging you," said the hunter, politely.

"I'm a believer in personal independence and I like people to do what they want to do, as long as it doesn't interfere with anybody else.

So I tell you to think it over.

We've plenty of time.