CHAPTER XXIX.
FOUND AT LAST.
That the Esquimaux were enraged, and believing that their companion had been murdered, were determined to avenge his death, there could be no doubt.
They had retreated when the gun was fired, and Jack said, quickly:
“Climb out of here as soon as you can. We must fly.”
“But won’t they listen to reason?” demurred Hugo.
“They can’t understand us. See yonder, Hugo, is a sled and some dogs. Get the boys there.”
“You intend to take them away?”
“I intend to escape as best we may before the Esquimaux return to the attack,” replied Jack, determinedly.
As the natives made a forward movement the gun was again fired, and had the effect of checking their advance.