We are nearly always thirsty after eating.

But we shall see whether I am right.

Here is the brook, and there are the faint traces made by Black Rifle's knees, when he knelt to reach the water.
He started away, but found that he was still thirsty, so he came back and drank again.

Here are his footprints about a yard from the others.
This time, he will go back toward the south, and I think it is sure that he is looking for St.Luc, who must have gone in that direction with a strong force, Tandakora having stayed behind to take us.

It is likely that Black Rifle went on, because a great British and American army is gathering below, which fact he knows well, and it is probable that Black Rifle follows St.Luc, because he will hunt the biggest game." Grosvenor's eyes sparkled.
"I understand," he said.