Some of the Bairds may remain there, and you may be sure that every stranger will be strictly questioned.

I want also the four horse cloths, which please make into a bundle.

Is your water skin full ?" "We filled it this afternoon, thinking it possible that we might make a hasty start tonight." "How much does it hold ?" "About two gallons." "It would have been better had it been four.

However, we must manage with it.

Now, do you know of any ford across the river?
for I certainly could not swim across, with this load." "There is one half a mile farther up.