All sorts of stories have been told concerning the country up here; and in passing through after nightfall we're doing what a big bribe couldn't tempt any farmer's help to try.

But, Hugh, don't you think we must be getting pretty near that place by this time ?" "Just about two-thirds of the way, Horatio," he was informed.

"That leaning tree we passed is exactly three hundred and thirty-seven paces from the place we left the road." "Well, what do you think of that for looking ahead, fellows!" ejaculated Horatio.

"Hugh here took all the trouble to count the steps while passing through, the day he came up to examine the ground.

That's what I call preparedness, and I guess it counts in a race, just as much as in getting ready for war." Hugh laughed as though momentarily amused.
"Well, they're both in the same category, Horatio, if you look at things from the right point of view; rival armies and rival athletes contending for the prize which in both cases would mean victory.
Looking ahead is a useful hobby, and it's served me handsomely on many an occasion.