ofessor. They had converted themselves into regular American Indians for the occasion
oys imagined they heard a cry from within. Possibly it was
ooked at each other in amazement. The Professor, too, was puzzled. Caut
ges." Nothing more was needed for the impetuosity of George and Harry. With the bolos the e
boys, badly emaciated, and covered with filth and rags. When the ropes that bound
e so h
been here?" asked
captured by another tribe and in the last fight
arms around one of the boys, and as they came out looked at
ond description, and John went up to them and put his arms around them, and this act so af
ncern, exclaimed: "Back to the wagon, as quickly as possible." This brought them to a realization of their posit
d not consider it prudent to tarry long at that spot. It was well that they did not remain, as the rescued boys informed t
d Harry and George each put hi
e p
ed the wagon another surprise was in store for them, as th
ys were brought out. While Harry and John were engaged in turning the team around, George hurriedly set food before the famished boys, and the
he boys begged to be allowed to assist in the defense, and George was thoughtful enough to recognize the fact that
se funny-looking guns?
, and the boys looked at each
captured they saw a half dozen old weapons, but had never used them, as, apparently, there was no ammunition. Where the savages obtained them was a mystery. They believed the weapons were used as charms, to a
ions of the wounded chief, in appearing to discourage
from which the boys had been taken. A conference was in progress, which did not appear to be harmonious, but eventually the
xecution at any one point will be most likely to cause the greatest effect. Fire with the utmost care and deliberation. Three will fire at a time, and then, after an interval, three more can fire, first at one party and then at the next. Such a course will be most likely to throw them into confusion. Further
uads were arranged in this order: The Professor, with George and one of t
s fortunate that no large trees grew near them, the position having been selected with the object of d
volley, and three fell. This immediately checked the attacking party on that side, but the other did not stop, and after del
alized them. The reserve guns were ready had it been necessary, and without waiting for the renewal of an attac
that case, they had the bolos and the spears all within reach. It was an extremely hazardous, but not the most dangerous, position, since six
hours of quiet reigned. The night, which was now approaching, was the most dangerous p
tion. "I believe," he finally said, "we can better afford to take the risk of a daylight trip to the river, than to remain h
n Harry had them in motion down the hill. The Professor and John dismounted, and stood guard, and Harry was told to move directly to
til you reach the clump of trees before you and just beyond the little
n was noted, and then the utmost excitement prevailed. It was evident that there was no concerted movement among them. There was an aimless running to and fro, but t
thers to the south, with a view of surrounding and spying the new position. The wagon was beyond the sight of their position on the hill, and after John had l
country behind them. John clutched the Professor by the sleeve and pointed to several moving fig
oving cautiously from tree to tree the Professor and John traveled as rapidly as possible in the direction of the wagon,
d start, so hurry on as fast as possible. Make for the side of the hill which I pointed out before. If they discover our absence, and can g
rom the wagon and get some water. If we are held up at the hill the yaks will need it, as well as ourselves." George and the boys recognized the im
ring up into a peak, the southern side of the point presenting a steep outline. The boys saw that on the side facing t
nch their thirst on the way. They waited an hour or more for the appearance of the Professor and John. George went out on a quest back ove
tream was crossed the three delayed no longer, but hurried rapidly forwa
he came up, and the yaks were at once urged forward, but as he pass
at might be of value. The action of the Professor attracted the attention of John at once, and he turned to the wall an
le agitation, and running up to Harry, grasped him by the arm and led him back. Harry followed, intensely int
and George was astounded. In a moment more Harry ran ba
attracted his attention, and when the boys reached the second turn and saw th
Harry, "that we hav
hidden by shrubbery that only the utmos
t. George was the first to speak: "Why
fessor, not noticing this motion of John during his intent examination of the en
eam, with John in the lead. Without a moment's loss of time, the way was made d
space at the bank to the l
the ground would permit, and within fifteen minutes had the team ranged behind the
and Ralph, the stronger of the two, volunteered, and after taking a new supply of ammunition
pace of time the shelving path along the rocky wall, adjacent the cave, was filled with warriors, who could now plainl
reater number were available, and when Tom, the other boy, was appealed to, replied that there must be cons
le to spare. The savages came up and took position far beyond the range of the guns, and the op
e sudden departure from the mouth of the cave. Neither could have seen the savages approaching from that poin
th of the rescued boys had kept within the wagon as much as possible during their flight from the hills, they were very weak, and
o delay the attack until the entire force was available. This looked very serious indeed, but through all the
now is a night attack," was the Professor
ot remember that they have ever attempted to do so at night. The tribe that captured us always made nig
anked Ralph for