"Yes, he knows your father. Mr. Munson is expecting us, and is to entertain us when we reach the place."
"How far are we from there now?" inquired Ned.
"How far, Eagle-eye?"
"Two suns."
"Two days, eh. We could make it while Eagle-eye was going there and back. I move that we wait until to-morrow. Perhaps we may find Tad some time to-day. I believe he will return, as I said before. If he does, we can start right on. Some of us will have to walk, but that doesn't matter. We are pretty well used to doing that, I guess."
"Master Ned, your suggestion is a good one. We shall adopt it. I presume the other animals are safe. The thieves certainly will not have the assurance to come back again."
"No come more," affirmed the guide.
"After you have finished your breakfast I want you to start in and look for Master Butler. You'll have to find a way to get down there, even if you have to wade in the stream—"
"Spirits git um boy."
"We will leave that out of the question. You find him, that's all."