My eyes have become so accustomed to darkness, that, although still very far short of those of the Indians, I can see plainly where one unaccustomed to such work would see nothing.

I am accustomed to rely upon my own senses, to step noiselessly, or to crawl along on the ground like an Indian.

Therefore, you see, to me this enterprise does not present itself in the same light as it naturally would to you." "You may make light of it," the captain said, "but it's a dangerous business, look at it as you will.

Well, if you go through it safely, Captain Walsham, you will be the hero of this campaign." Late in the afternoon the tide turned, and the vessels began to drift up the river.

The four sailors had, of course, mentioned to their comrades the service upon which they were about to be engaged.