He learns fast," said Tayoga.
"I won't tell you lads to be careful, because you don't need any advice," said Willet.
Many were at the water's edge, when they pushed off, and Robert knew that they were followed by the best of wishes, not only for their success but for themselves also.

A few strokes of the paddles and the whole camp, save a luminous glow through the fog, was gone.

A few more strokes and the luminous glow too departed.

The two were alone once more in the wilderness, and they had little but instinct to guide them in their perilous journey upon the waters.

But they were not afraid.
Robert, instead, felt a curious exaltation of the spirit.