After a few minutes devoted to this he again started up the trail.

He was determined to procure some craft and start in instant pursuit of the raft.

He would go in company with his partners if he ran across them, but alone if he did not.

Before he reached the far edge of the timber he met Plater running and breathless.
"Get back to the raft!" shouted the new-comer.

"They're after us!" "They've got us," was the bitter answer.