Take to the tall timber(s) American verb phrase
To leave a place in a very quick and secret way
He took to the tall timbers while she was asleep.
It is likely that the suspects have taken to the tall timbers by now.
To seduce and make someone think you're in love with them (the fact is that you're not) then leave them
To flee or run
To flee overnight, often to avoid creditors
I'm leaving
1. Used when someone or something moves very quickly.
2. Used when one starts moving or leaves promptly.
The verb "take" must be conjugated according to its tense.