It was Diamond's turn next, and he went off the edge as promptly as Rattleton had. The same sort of action followed his jump, and Frank was surprised that Diamond appeared to have swallowed as much water as Harry had.
"I should have thought Diamond would keep his mouth closed," thought Frank.
Hodge's turn came next, and he, too, left the bridge promptly.
Henderson weakened when the command came to him. Instead of jumping he drew back with a little gasp.
"Jump, neophyte!" exclaimed Baker, in a low but stern voice. "It's too late for you to hope for any special consideration now. What others have done you must do, too!"
"Great Scott!" muttered Henderson.
Frank heard his steps wavering upon the planks, and then, with a little quivering cry, the frightened neophyte jumped over. The splash that followed his jump was very loud, and it was followed by a lot more of splashing.
"Thunder and Mars!" cried Baker, "the rope's broken."
"Do you suppose he can swim?" inquired the voice of Rowe, anxiously.
"How can he with his hands tied?"