"Tails," said Hal. "I go."

"All right," said Chester. "Then I'll be moving back toward the others.
Good luck, old man, and hurry back."

The two lads clasped hands and Chester turned on his heel and
strode away.

"You shall go with me, Ivan," said Hal.

The big Cossack showed his pleasure.

"I was afraid I was going to be left behind," he said. "I thought you
might need me."

"I hope I won't," said Hal, "but you never can tell, you know. Let's
be moving."

Again he led the way to the road and the two set out briskly.

After half an hour's walk they came upon a party of searchers. An officer
hailed them as they approached.

"Seen anything of the fugitives?" he demanded.

Hal shook his head negatively.

"Did you?" he asked.