CHAPTER XVIII
A COMPANION ON THE JOURNEY
In a secluded spot near the road the horses of Joseph Nott and his companion were found, and after a careful inspection, when it was seen that no apparent danger was near, preparations were at once made to depart.
"Where is Hannah, I mean your mother?" inquired Robert.
"Oh, they 're all right," responded Joseph.
"All right? Why, your home was burned and"—
"Yes, I know that."
"But"—
"Oh, come along! I 'll tell you about it when we 're started."
"Are you going my way?" inquired Robert in surprise.
"Just a little. I don't think I shall go on beyond Morristown, but one never can tell about such things."
"To Morristown!" exclaimed Robert, completely mystified.
"That's what I said, was n't it?" laughed Joseph.
