On the left bank of the brook was David, next him to the left Obadiah Button, then Andy, beyond him Seth Muggs, and finally Jamie.

This placed Jamie on the extreme left flank, in accordance with Doctor Joe's suggestion, and the farthest from David and the brook.
On the right bank of the brook were Peter Sparks, Doctor Joe, Lige Sparks and Micah Dunk in the order named, with Micah on the extreme right flank.
It was a great and thrilling adventure for all the boys, but particularly for Jamie.

There was a mystery to be solved, and in the attempt to solve it there was not merely curiosity but a worthy object in view.

If the cache proved to contain Lem Horn's silver fox skin Lem and his whole family would be made happy.
Jamie, in his unwavering loyalty, was anxious to lift from Indian Jake all suspicion of the crime.

At present every one in the Bay, save only the Angus boys, believed Indian Jake guilty of it.