human
About twenty miles, the _vaqueano_ mutters to himself, with a glance, cast inquiringly ahead.
gpt
It can't be more than that to the river itself. Question is, whether I can make it anywheres near Assuncion. I'm not sure about this trail; evidently only a cattle run. It may lead me too much above or below. In any case, he adds,
human
I must bring out near one of the _guardias_, so thick along the bank, and the soldiers of the post will ferry me across. From there I'll have a good road to the town.