He wasn’t afraid to carry it.
Now he would not have to swing from branch to branch, but could walk upon the ground. He would be safe while he carried the torch.
The two boys wandered into the forest.
At first they followed the trail, then they left the trail and went into the denser part of the forest.
Long-head walked faster than Rago and soon got ahead.
Rago did not hurry, for he had many strange things to look at.
He was used to traveling in the trees, for he had never before had a torch to protect him.
He felt very brave and safe as he walked along.