But as he stood behind the bush, heart beating, eyes gazing through the leaves, he saw that it was only a single horse.

Nor was it coming toward him.

It seemed to be moving about slowly in a circle of very limited area.

Then, leaving the bush, he saw that the horse was riderless.

He watched a long time to see if the owner would appear, and as none came he went back and awakened Obed White.
"What! What!" said Obed, opening his eyes slowly and yawning mightily.
"Has the day come?
Verily, it is a long night that has no ending.