Pierre’s ill-temper was short-lived, but his curiosity remained. However, when Adrian steadily refused to gratify it his interest returned to himself.
“Say, I’ve a mind to go the whole way.”
“Where?”
“Wherever you’re going. Nothin’ to call me back.”
“Madoc?”
“We might take him along.”
“Not if he’s sick. That would be as cruel to him as troublesome to us. Besides, you need go no further than yonder shore.”
“Them’s the woods you got lost in.”
“I know them better now.”
“Couldn’t find your road to save your life.”