"We are going to get lost; that is what is going to happen," said Laman, sharply.
"I don't think so," said Nephi, calmly, and a bright smile lit up his sweet face. "I am sure we will get to the wonderful country all right."
"O, yes," said Laman, as he cast a wicked glance at Nephi, "you are sure of everything. You know all and we know nothing. Isn't that so, boys?" he asked, turning to his other brothers and to the sons of Ishmael.
They all, with the exception of Sam, nodded their heads, which meant that they agreed with what Laman had said.
Then Sam spoke up in behalf of his brother: "I think," said he, "that you are all too hard on Nephi. It is a shame the way you have treated him. He is one of the best boys that ever lived, and I am proud to have him for my brother."
"Well, you won't feel so proud of him after a while," said Lemuel, "when he leads you away over those mountains and you get lost."
"Do not be afraid, Sam," said Nephi. "We will find the way all right."
"I know we will," said Sam, "and I will follow you, Nephi, wherever you go."
"And how do you know you will find the way?" Laman asked, turning to his brother Sam.
"I believe the Lord will show us the way," said Sam. "Indeed, I know He will, if we will have faith in Him and do what He tells us from time to time."