"Now, Dick," said Ama, when we had finished our meal, "you need rest badly, and must have it; therefore compose yourself to sleep near the fire, where I can watch over you; and I will take your place in the tree and look out for our pursuers.  They will be sure to be along very soon now; and it is important that I should see upon what plan they are conducting their search for us.  I want them to get well ahead of us before we resume our journey to-night."