Of course they had to leave the stream somewhere, but the probabilities are that they were sharp enough not to leave a plain trail where they came out.

For instance, they could easily dismount their prisoner on a rocky footing where no trail would be left, carry him on and secrete him, then have one of their party ride the horses in another direction.

Don't you see where that would leave us ?" "Oh, yes, I do," moaned Nora.

"My wheels are all turning the wrong way.
Don't mind me." "We won't," promised Emma.
Washington, aroused from a day dream, was directed to hustle himself and make camp.

While he was busying himself at this, the girls held a further conference.