Captain Bellwood had been released from the tree, and marched to the other boat, in which he now sat, bound and helpless.
"All ready," was the answer.
"All right; go ahead."
They pushed off, settled into their seats, and began rowing.
Gage was not long in following, but he wondered at the silence of the girl who sat in the stern. It could not be that she had fainted, for she remained in an upright position.
"Which way, cap?" asked one of the men.
"Any way to get out of this," was the answer. "We will find another place to camp, but I want to get away from this spot."
Not a sound came from beneath the muffled coat.
"It must be close," thought Gage. "I wonder if she can breathe all right. I wish she would do something."
At last, finding he could keep up with his companions without trouble, and knowing he would have very little difficulty in overtaking them, Gage drew in his oars and slipped back toward the muffled figure in the stern.