The way I figure is this. Prince never liked to be in the open.
I'm almost certain he has been staying in some sort of shelter--
either a cave, or an old cabin, or stable on the island. The saddle
may have come off there. Now he'll most likely take me right to his
stopping place. Of course he may not, but it's worth trying."
"Indeed it is," agreed Prank.
After a hasty breakfast Will put his plan to the test. Prince was fed
well, and with Frank and Allen to follow, Will leaped on his pet's
back, and gave him free rein-- or, rather, free halter, since there
was no bridle. The girls said they would take a walk around the
island, looking for the saddle as they went.
Prince, after a little hesitation, started off with Will on his back.
The splendid animal headed for the lake shore, and for a moment Will
was inclined to think that Prince was going to plunge in and swim to
some other island or the mainland. But Prince was only thirsty, and,
slaking that desire, he ambled along the shore for a mile or so, the
two young men following.
"Where can he be going?" asked Frank.
"Just let him alone," counseled Will.
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