“‘Stone slab at foot of cross. Remove stone and find iron ring in oak cover. Lift cover and find stone steps.’”
“Seems simple enough if we had a derrick.”
Billy was still doubtful.
“The only thing I fear,” said Henri, paying no attention to Billy’s pert remark, “is that with time the markings may be wiped out by changes of earth formation, forest growth or the like.”
“No,” quickly advised Reddy, “if it’s the place that I’ve seen there are still a lot of rocks there.”
“I suppose you could find the place for us, couldn’t you, Reddy?” asked Henri.
“Yes! Yes!”
Reddy was on his feet to furnish proof without further delay.
“We can get there through the ravine,” he was in a hurry to add.
“When the sergeant goes to inspect the outposts, then, let’s make the break.”