I tell you they make quick work of it."
"But cannot see how they escape detection."
"Oh, they have plenty of confederates; the gang is not
composed alone of the men who sail in the 'Nancy'."
"Then we must lay low until night falls"
"Yes."
The detective encountered some thrilling adventures ere
another sunrise.
CHAPTER XXIII.
The detective's friend, Taylor, appeared disinclined to
remain; he said:
"I only promised to point out to you the rendezvous.
"Have you done so?"
"Yes."
"I do not know where the landing is made."
"Off yonder point."
"Around in the cove?"
"Yes."
"You can remain with me?"
"No, I cannot."
"Why not?"
"Well, this is no place for strangers; we are in peril every
moment we stay here."
"We are all right, so long as the crew of the 'Nancy' remain
on their boat."
"Not to-night; we are not safe."
"Why not?"
"Because the 'Nancy' is there. Why, sir; we do not know what
moment someone may spring upon us! All their spies are out
and on guard to-night; everything is watched as a cat watches
a mouse-hole!"
"If you leave me, how am I to get over to the mainland?"
Taylor did not make an immediate reply, and the detective
repeated his question.
"I did not think you intended remaining."
"What did you think?"
"I thought you would mark down the bearings and come here in
force."
"But, as I've an opportunity to get the whole business down
fine, I propose to remain."
"Then you will need a boat.
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