"What for?" suspiciously.
"Metal, either silver or gold," explained Ande, whose suspicions were also aroused.
"Do ye think ye will find it?"
"Yes, somewhere."
"Where?"
"Along this stream."
"And do ye have any aid to help ye in your search?"
"We have little but our own knowledge."
"And your home is in Louisiana?"
"No, we came from there."