“But, Dr. Klauss!” began Jerry. “If we——”
“Silence! Not another word!” was the sharp retort. “I shall never let you go. I hate you Americans! Bah! Now go below!” and he pointed to the open hatch.
Jerry hesitated a moment. He was debating in his mind whether it would not be well to attack the madman then and there and settle matters. But the small open deck was no place for a struggle. Then, too, there was Grace to consider. Mr. Sheldon made Jerry a single sign to obey, and the tall youth started down the narrow hatch. The others followed.
“Well,” remarked Ned, when they were by themselves in the main cabin, “what’s to be done?”
“Only one thing can now be done,” returned Mr. Sheldon, solemnly. “We must try to get the crew on our side, and seize this madman. Then we will take possession of the boat and sail for home!”
And in this decision they all agreed.