But, what shall we do now--go on, or return home ?" "It strikes me we had better go home, for we shall have uncommon little sport to-day, since they have been first in the field!" said Fritz dryly.

"Still, I suppose we'd better be friendly with them.

Let us go on to shore first before leaving, and have a chat.

No doubt, they'll be as much surprised to see us as we were just now at their unexpected appearance here." "Well, I don't know about that," observed Eric.

"I should think young Glass would have told them about our having settled here." "But, I asked him not to mention it," replied Fritz, "and, as he seemed a very decent sort of young fellow, I dare say he has obeyed my wish-- especially as he was your friend, you know." "It's all right then," said Eric; "my Tristaner would be certain to keep his word if he promised it.