Now and then he would forget for a moment, and begin to argue; but Josey would submit pretty readily, for he was very desirous that Jonas would let him command next time; and he thought that he would not allow him to command until he had learned to obey.
They had the two sleds loaded nearly at the same time, and then went down.

When they were going back after the second load, they all got on to Jonas's sled, which was forward, to ride, leaving the old General to follow with his sled.

He was so well trained that he walked along very steadily.

Oliver fastened the reins to one of the stakes, so that they should not get down under the horse's feet.

The boys all got together upon the forward sled, in order that they might talk with one another as they were going back to the woods.
"Now, Josey," said Jonas, "we will let you have the command for the next trip, and, while we are going back, I will give you both some instructions." "About obeying ?" said Josey.
"Yes, and about commanding too," said Jonas.