The shadows of the willow flat opened, and there lay exposed what now was a coast possessed by embattled forces.
"Captain," began Dunwody at last, turning to the commander of the boat forces.

"We will be leaving before long.

As to you, you will have to turn back.

You will take your boat down-stream, if you please." "It's not as I please," rejoined the other.

"You order us back from our journey at your own peril." "Why argue the matter ?" said Dunwody dully.