Besides, once acquainted with the spot whence she had to start, it mattered little whether there was any path or not.

The Indian needs only two points to guide himself,--the place of departure and the spot where he wants to arrive.

Moreover, for her flight it was better not to follow the trail at all.

She felt sure of meeting some one of the Tehuas in the vicinity of the Puye.
The topographical details attracted the woman's attention much more than the path.

She studied them carefully, pretending to hunt for plants.
Unconsciously she went farther and farther, regardless of time, for it was yet early.