“We’re almost to shore,” called Bart cautiously. “Keep on boys!”
Then came the noise of oars in the rowlocks. The barge had come to a stop.
“Give way!” called Captain Needham. “Get ’em before they land or we’ll have trouble. But I guess they can’t go very far barefooted.”
CHAPTER XXVIII
THE PURSUIT
Ned, being the best swimmer, was first ashore. The others soon joined him. They could dimly make out the approaching boat in which were several men.
“Which way?” asked Fenn.
“No way at all,” replied Bart. “To the trees! If we take a step they’ll hear us, and besides, we don’t know any more than the man in the moon which way to go. Hide in a tree until they give up the chase.”