"The eruption of the volcano broke the bandits up," explained Frank; "and, by the time they had recovered and were ready to come at us again, a band of natives, headed by Rodeo, Pacheco's brother, came down on them. A terrible battle ensued. The bandits were defeated, many of them slain, among the latter being the false Pacheco. And whom do you fancy the impostor proved to be, professor?"
"I haven't the least idea."
"He was my villainous cousin, Carlos Merriwell."
"And he is dead?"
"Yes."
"That is a good thing. He will not trouble you any more."
"No, I shall never be troubled by him again. With Rodeo and the natives was Jack Burk——"
"Jack Burk! The man is dead!"
"Not quite, professor," declared a familiar voice, and Burk himself stepped forward. "I am still quite lively for a dead man."
"But—I saw you dead!" declared the astounded professor.