In the shining day far came near and objects close by grew to twice their size.

To attempt to pass the warriors in such a light would be like walking on an open plain, thought the hunter, and, always quick to decide, he took his resolution.
It was characteristic of David Willet that no matter what the situation he always made the best of it.

His mind was a remarkable mingling of vigor, penetration and adaptability.

If one had to wait, well, one had to wait and there was nothing else in it.

He sank down in the little cove in the cliff and rested his back against the stony wall.