However, it was no time to quarrel, and he answered, with a forced laugh, `The colonel flatters me by his attention.

But, as he is anxious for my welfare, come on, my men, and keep your eyes on me.' "The three went forward, till the cave became so narrow that they could scarcely drag themselves farther.

In one place a little chink in the roof let in a faint ray of moonlight from above.
"At length they could get no farther, and Morgan, turning his head, said, `It's a false scent, after all; the cave leads nowhere!' "But at that moment over their heads they heard a sound of feet, and presently of voices.

At first they could distinguish nothing, but after a while Morgan's ears caught some words.
"`Pray, master, get you to bed for this one night.

The scoundrels can do nothing till the morning.' "`I need no rest, I tell you,' said another voice, sternly.