“That boat’s heading straight for the Shark,” he observed uneasily.
“A government launch too,” added Ken. “It looks very much as if the red tape is on its way!”
Chapter 9
CAPTAIN CARTER’S DECEPTION
Captain Carter moved swiftly to the rail to ascertain that Ken spoke the truth.
“It’s the customs boat all right!” he exclaimed. “They’ll search the Shark from stem to stern. If any of these boxes are found, I’m a dead duck!”
“You admit you’ve been helping the Revolutionists?” Mr. Livingston demanded.
“I admit nothing! What’s more, if you have any thought of trying to find Burton Monahan, you’ll keep clear of this. Help me get these boxes overboard!”
“Overboard?”
“You don’t want the government men to find ’em, do you?” Captain Carter snarled. “They’re your boxes, remember! Come on, there’s not a second to lose.”
“You’ll get no help from me.”