"Muky, get to work.

We move this minute!" It was still two hours before dusk, and now that they had determined on returning to Wabinosh House the adventurers lost no time in getting under way.

Wabi climbed the rope that was suspended from the upper chasm, and that part of their equipment which it was necessary to take back with them was hoisted up by him.

Mukoki sheltered the rest in the old cabin.

John Ball was drawn up last.