“All depends how far south we get, and whether we come into woods and mountains. If we strike them we may drop upon a flock of gobblers now and then.”
“What! Turkeys?”
“Yes.”
“Splendid!” cried the boys in a breath. “But do you really think we shall find them?”
“Like enough; if we’re far enough away from settlements and Indians.”
“But if we don’t find turkeys, what then?” asked Chris.
“I dunno. We’re going into the wildest parts we can find, places that haven’t been hunted over. We might come upon buffalo or a deer now and then. All depends upon our getting into quite lonely spots. But there you are,” continued the speaker, pointing with his piece, and then administering another punch to the mule, who was beginning to smile previous to making a bite.
“What are you pointing at?” asked Ned.
“Can’t you see those birds skimming along just over the brush, my lads?”
“No,” said Ned.