Looking around, we saw a large ship coming to below the islands, at a distance of about three miles.
A thrill of apprehension stole over us.

Without a word, we went for our glasses.

It was a large, staunch-looking ship, well manned, from the appearance of her deck.

As we were looking, the English flag went up.

We had expected as much.
"It's one of the Hudson-bay Company's ships," remarked Raed.
"Of course," said Kit.
"Not likely to be anything else," said the captain.
"I suppose you're aware that those fellows may take a notion to have us accompany them to London," remarked Raed.
"If they can catch us," Kit added.
"Persons caught trading with the natives within the limits of the Hudson-bay Company's chartered territory are liable to be seized, and carried to London for trial," continued Raed.