Stand back now or take the consequences, you!" They were cowed by the sudden and complete change.

Neither of them dared move a hand even when Eli opened the door of the cabin, having slung some of the venison across his shoulder.
"Next time, gents, don't leave a timber boy alone in a cabin with your guns," he remarked, and waving his hand mockingly he closed the door.
Five minutes later one of the men ventured to open the door, when a gun sounded, and the bullet struck so close to him he slammed the barrier shut again.
Then Eli hurried off, having taken his bearings.

Half an hour later he discovered the glow of the little headlight torch, and to the delight of his chums hailed them.
Although Cuthbert and Owen were indignant at the action of the timber cruisers, they thought best to let the incident pass.

No doubt the men would leave the country now, since they must fear lest their unlawful act get to the ears of the old factor and cause them trouble.
So our three boys returned to the camp and spent the remainder of the night in peace..