“Yes.”
“We can soon outrun them,” and Parker gave the necessary orders to his assistants. They soon left the yawl behind.
They saw their disappointed pursuers abandon the chase and return to the ship.
“We’re safe, captain,” said Parker, triumphantly.
“For a time, yes.”
“They will follow us later, you think?”
“Of course. They have seen the boy.”
“You are sure of it?”
“Didn’t he shout to them? We must act quickly in what we do, Parker.”
“What is your plan?”