This was done with Jack's handkerchief and they again set off convinced that it would be some time at least before he would be able to follow them.
"It's a lucky thing for us that he was alone," Jack declared a few minutes later as they stopped to listen.
No sound, save the rustle of the branches as they swayed in the light breeze came to them and they concluded that the men must have given up the search. They went on for another half hour, during which time they heard no sound from their pursuers, and Bob suggested that they stay where they were until it began to get light.
"I think we'll be able to get our bearings as soon as it is light and there's no use in getting any farther away than we have to."
"Second the motion," Jack said throwing himself on the ground.
"I don't believe it's going to rain after all," Bob declared as he too sank down by his side.
"What time is it?" Sue asked.
"Half past two."
"Then it'll begin to lighten up in about an hour."
"I reckon," Jack agreed.