I expect it will be a
fast one, though, fer they can't afford to dilly-dally."
With nothing to tow now, it did not take them long to reach the island.
They landed near where the scouts had camped during the night, and
pulling the boat well up on the shore, they made their way to the place
where they had left the robbers. The captain went ahead, while Rod
followed close at his heels. The boy's heart was beating fast now, for
he knew that a great adventure was soon to take place. He felt proud
that the captain had chosen him for this important undertaking, and he
was determined not to show the least sign of fear no matter what
happened.
As they approached the place they advanced most cautiously, bending
low, and stepping softly so as not to make the slightest noise.
Reaching the big rock, they crouched behind it for a few seconds, and
listened. Hearing nothing, the captain peered carefully over the edge.
Drawing quickly back, he motioned to Rod not to make the least sound.
"They're jist wakin' up," he whispered, "and there's bound to be
trouble when they find their boat gone."
This was exactly what happened. Soon the voices of the men were heard
in an excited conversation.
Pages:
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228