Without waiting for further explanations, and de[p. 36]tails of experiences, they started for the place where they might find some shelter from the numerous foes, and at which place they might be able to formulate a plan to get into communication with the natives.
It was late in the afternoon when they gained the rocky heights, and saw the wild nature of the surroundings.
"How did you know this place was here?" asked Harry.
"I was here day before yesterday, and it was from this place we started when we heard your first guns in the battle you had with the natives," was John's answer.
"But how does it happen that you did not see the ocean?"
"Well, are you able to see the ocean anywhere from this point?" he was asked.
The question was a natural one, for when Muro came over the last hill to the south the sea was visible, but the rocky point was to the north, and thus out of range.