"I tried to get hold of a pistol, but Dick Rover watches me like a cat watches a mouse." "If we could get to the wreck we might arm ourselves," said Lesher.
"Here is a boat; let us row over." "I'm willing," answered the bully.
They walked to the boat, shoved it into the water, and leaped in.
Just as Lesher picked up the oars Dick saw what they were doing.
"Stop!" he cried.
"What do you want ?" growled the mate.
"Where are you going ?" "Over to the wreck." "What for ?" "That is our business," put in Dan Baxter.
"You shan't go over there until Captain Blossom comes back." "We'll go when we please," said Lesher, and started to row away.
"Come back, I say!" cried Dick, and, rushing into the house, he appeared with a shot-gun.
"What are you going to do, Dick Rover ?" questioned Baxter in alarm.
"I am going to make you come back," was the oldest Rover's very quiet, but determined, answer..