"I don't suppose any Englishman knows, although the Spaniards can of course tell pretty closely.

We know that, after rounding Cape Horn, they sail up the coast northwest, or in that direction, so that we have got the base of a triangle to cross; but beyond that, I have no idea whatever.
"Hallo!" Simultaneously, the two lads caught up their spears and leaped to their feet.

Well might they be alarmed, for close by were a party of some twenty Indians who had, quietly and unperceived, come down upon them.

They were standing immovable, and their attitude did not betoken hostility.

Their eyes were fixed upon them, but their expression betrayed wonder, rather than enmity.
"Lay down your spear again, Tom," Ned said.