“Yes, both are facing the entrance to the cave.”
“Have they got their guns in their hands?” questioned Fred.
“No, their guns are resting against a tree near by.”
“Then why can’t we make a dash for it?” asked Andy recklessly.
“I don’t think we’ll have to do that,” answered the young major. “I’ve got another plan.”
CHAPTER XXVIII
TRYING TO ESCAPE
In a whisper so that the two men outside of the cave might not hear him, Jack outlined his plan for escape.
“The bushes on the left of the entrance are very thick and extend outside for ten or fifteen feet. There are also several bushes just in front of the entrance that are a foot or more high. If we can crawl out in snake fashion maybe we can get into those bushes and work our way along until we reach some spot where we shall be out of line of their vision. Then, as soon as we get that far, we can leg it for all we are worth.”
“Gosh, Jack, I hope we can do it!” returned Randy. “Come on, let’s try at once. Those fellows may take it into their heads to come into the cave any time.”