The Jolly Sport was headed in pursuit of the black schooner, without immediately attracting the attention of anyone on board the Pirate.
The girl had been overpowered with ease and carried below.
“What are we going to do when we overtake them?” asked Browning.
“We’ll do something if we get on board!” exclaimed Hodge.
“But it’s not likely we’ll be able to get on board.”
“Oh, I don’t know!”
It was not long before the man at the wheel saw the boat in pursuit. He called to another man, who went below, after coming astern to take a look at the pursuing catboat.
In a short time two men came up from below and took a survey of the Jolly Sport. One of the men seemed to be captain of the schooner. He betrayed uneasiness.
Coming to the rail, the captain harshly shouted:
“What are you lubbers chasin’ us fer? Go about, and mind your own business!”