"Yes, there it goes," cried Stacy.
The winding horn was a long way off. None but the keenest of ears could have caught the sound.
"Answer them," nodded Butler.
Stacy did. He wound the horn until he was red in the face. Tad had to stop him in order that he might listen for the other horn. He heard it again. They now knew that their companions were out looking for them.
It was about this time that Lilly discovered the four-sided blaze. He read its message instantly. Then he caught the sound of Stacy's answering horn.
"They are getting near. They will be here soon," announced the guide in a relieved tone.
"I told you, you couldn't lose Tad Butler," cried Ned Rector. "No, not even in the canebrake."
[CHAPTER XVI]
THE HORN POINTS THE WAY
Stacy tried to play a tune on the horn, the result being a series of squawks and discords.