The airship was anchored in a comparatively level place, and Bob, as usual, prepared the meal. Jerry and Ned busied themselves about the craft, making some minor adjustments to the machinery, and seeing that it was in shape for quick service.
“Have you thought how you are going to rescue those people, in case you can get down into the valley?” asked Jim Nestor of Jerry.
“Why, yes; go right down in the valley and get them,” decided the tall lad.
“What about the Indians?”
“We’ll have to fight them, I suppose,” added Ned.
“There are quite a number,” declared Mr. Bell. “If possible, it would be better to do the rescue work quietly. The redmen may prove too many for us.”
“Yes, when you’re dealing with an Indian, the quieter you can go about things, the better,” put in Tod. “Surprise ’em, if you can.”
“Well, I’ll be guided by you, Mr. Bell and Mr. Nestor,” replied Jerry deferentially. “I admit I don’t know much about fighting Indians.”
“Do you think you can get on this airship all the people you hope to rescue?” asked Professor Snodgrass.