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