"Lesher and the others have begun the attack!" "Then we'll have to be careful how we land," said old Jerry.

"If we aint, we may run right into 'em!" There was no moon, but the stars shone brightly, so the beach line was dimly visible in the distance.

Standing up in the bow, Tom saw a flash of fire from the jungle below the house, and heard the crack of a firearm.

Then he saw some dark forms running along the beach.
"Our party is making for the cave!" he cried.

"We had better turn in that direction." Several other shots followed, but they could not tell if anybody was hit.