At length we reached the shore above the mill. Here a small boat was lying, and the three prepared to go on board.
Suddenly Mr. Norton uttered an exclamation.
“Pshaw! I’ve forgotten something!”
“What’s that?” asked Yates.
“There is something at the mill I want to take along. Will you wait till I run back for it?”
“It’s risky,” said Avery.
“I’ll run the chance. If I get caught I’ll give the alarm.”
And with this the man jumped back to shore, and made for the very place where I was in hiding.
I tried to spring to one side; but in doing so I made considerable noise. It was heard, and a moment later the man recognized me.
“Reuben!” he ejaculated. “When did you escape?”