The next two days passed quietly.

The lads were both a great deal better, and agreed that if--which would almost certainly not be the case--a means of escape should present itself, they would seize the chance, however hopeless it might be, for that at worst they could but be cut down in attempting it.

No chance, however, presented itself.
Two Malays always squatted near them, and their eyes followed every movement.
"Some time tomorrow the messenger will return," Harry said.

"It is clear to me that our only chance is to escape before morning.

Those fellows will be watchful till the night is nearly over.