The flask is gone from his collah, so the Majah must have needed help.

And see how wild Hero is to start back.

Oh, Papa Jack! Hurry, please!" Her call brought every one from the parlour to see the dog, who was springing back and forth with eager barks that asked, as plainly as words, for some one to follow him.
"Oh, let me go with you! _Please_, Papa Jack," begged Lloyd.
He shook his head decidedly.

"No, it is too late and dark, and no telling how far we shall have to climb.

You have already done your part, my dear, in sending the dog.