We crossed several little streams on our way, so I don't think we are likely to be hard up for water; but food we must have.

The natives are always able to find food in the forest and, if we cannot do that, we may come upon some deserted village, and get some bananas.

We might even steal some, at night, from a village that is not deserted.

At any rate, it is useless to stay here." They set out at once, moving cautiously, and stopping frequently to listen for the soft trail of naked feet.

They came at last to the spot where they had left the other track.