"I do."
"You will see that you are wrong."
"I hope so, but I am going forward a little."
Eben did not wait for permission, but ran ahead of the party like a wild boy out for a holiday.
The Canadian called him back, but Eben professed not to hear.
In a few minutes he was seen running back toward them.
"Where have you been, Eben?"
"In the forest."
In a lower voice he said:
"There are three houses just ahead, and I am sure I saw a redcoat at one of the doors."