On reaching the forest Malcolm dismounted, and leading the horse turned off from the road.

Upon reaching the forest, we found that the rogue had decamped, not wishing to meet us in such advantageous ground.

Before reaching the forest, Miguel Orozco and Pedro Vera had waded, knee-deep, through a mangrove swamp, with heavy packs on their backs.

The Baris did not suspect that they would be followed to the main shore; thus upon reaching the forest they continued their retreat leisurely.

And this path, according to her own account, Paolina took; thus abandoning her intention of reaching the forest at the spot where the farmhouse stood.

The moon rises at 9.30, and by that time I shall be reaching the forest, through which a good military road runs.