There was no time to waste. It had to be done quickly or the activity might arouse suspicion. After all, spies could be lurking anywhere in these woods. For that matter, they could be watching this very minute from behind an oak tree. With a surge of nervous energy, he dug a shallow pit and hastily deposited a treasure trove of items. Perhaps his best haul to date. He then covered the pit with foliage and bits of debris. When he went to retrieve the goods in the not so distant future, he hoped his memory would serve him well.
