Perhaps he would meet Willet and Tayoga by its shore, and to him the three united always seemed invincible.
His courage was gone only an instant or two.

Then it came back stronger than ever.

The note of his guide, clear and uplifting, rose again, and he increased his speed, lest he be enclosed within those horns.

The far slope was rocky and he leaped from one stony outcrop to another.

Even if he could hide his trail only a few yards it would be so much time gained while they were compelled to seek it.