We did not fall into the trap he set for us.

I think it is all right as it is; but whether it is or not, it's no use to grumble about it." "I did not mean to grumble; and I am willing to believe that everything has been for the best," replied Flint, apparently resolved to be satisfied, as his superior officer was, whether he felt so or not.
Folkner led the way in a northwesterly direction, and evidently knew where he was going.

When they had been marching about half an hour, the party heard the report of fire-arms in the rear of them; but the discharges were at regular intervals, and did not sound as though they came from a battle.

A little later, they heard loud shouts.
"That is the party who are out in search of us," said Christy.
"That is so, Mr.Passford; the sounds are only signals, and they are intended to notify you that your friends are in search of you," added Lonley, hastening up to the advance of the party.

"I should be very sorry to do such a thing, but if you shout, or do anything to inform that party where you are, it will be my duty to shoot you." "I am not disposed to be rash, Mr.Lonley.If our friends overtake your party, it will not be my fault," replied Christy.
"You do not expect me to shoot you in that case, I hope ?" added the privateersman.
"I did not know but that your revolver might go off by accident." "You may be assured that it will not; I claim to be a gentleman and a Christian, and I intend to be fair even to my enemies." "I beg your pardon for my thoughtless remark.