The night passed without any disturbance or aggression on the part of the pirates.
This was a relief, but the danger still menaced them.
Clara was not at all well. She stayed in her room, Jack and Harry attending to her.
Monday was in immense form.
He was commander-in-chief of the small Arab army, and drill sergeant, too.
Mole was merely a spectator, but he kept by Monday’s side.
After breakfast the next day Monday said:
“What you want to come and hang onto my tail for?”
“I take you for a monkey,” replied Mole—“a chimpanzee or orang-outang.”
“If you insult me I tell my men to fire on you, sah.”