“All right. I guess that will be the best way.”
The horse was disposed of as had been suggested and the two set out on what Tony supposed to be their charitable errand.
I don’t see what made you go into the woods?” said our hero, a little puzzled.
“I was brought up in the woods, my young friend. It reminds me of the time when I was a boy like thee.”
“Oh, that’s it. Well, it was lucky for the man—that is, if we can get him out. Did you speak to him?”
“Yea, verily.”
“And did he answer?”
“He groaned. I think he was insensible. I saw that I should need help, and I came to the road again. Luckily thee came by.”
“Had you been waiting long?”
“Only five minutes,” answered Rudolph.