I'm going to stop Muky up here a little way and dress his wound.

He will bleed to death if I don't." "And then go on," added Rod.

"Don't stop if you hear me fire, but hurry on to the chasm.

I know the way and will join you.

I'm as strong as I ever was now, and can catch up with you easily with Mukoki traveling as slowly as he does." During this brief conversation Mukoki had continued his way along the ridge and Wabi hurried to overtake him.