"But we can only carry water enough for two days at the best."
"Then each one must take but half as much as he needs."
"Of course that would settle the matter; but it is going to be pretty tough to travel in heat without all we want to drink."
"Better that than to fall into the hands of the Chan Santa Cruz," Poyor replied gravely.
"I am willing to admit it; but at the same time I believe we can hit upon some plan of carrying all that may be needed."
"We may find the water pitchers in the forest, and by means of them replenish the supply."
"That is figuring upon a possibility, and we are by no means certain of getting what we want."
"There is plenty of time to think the matter over, for, unless we are discovered, it will be necessary to stay here until night. Will you sleep now?"
"You need rest more than I," Cummings replied. "Lie down while I stand guard."
The Indian did not hesitate; it made very little difference who remained on watch providing the utmost vigilance was maintained, and he stretched himself on the ground at the farther end of the ravine where he could be sheltered from the rays of the sun.