Why hadn't I seen him on my way down the slope?

It would provide good cover all the way down the slope.

Getting to his feet, he went carefully down the slope.

Down the slope they walked, following what appeared to be an old road.

He picked his way down the slope to the water.

They should have joined him when he opened fire down slope.

Finally they helped him to his feet and down the slope to the valley floor.

Mother Love 87 out down the slope towards the water.

But the Man gave one great laugh, then he was off like a shot, down the slope and into the water.

Then I went down the opposite slope quickly, and saw them no more.