Dick pulled himself together with a great effort.
"Then the landslide didn't catch you?" he questioned.
"Yes, it did, but it didn't kill me, nor my father neither. We are both here, and you are absolutely in our power."
"Is this the steamer that took me on board?"
"No, this is a boat that is under my father's command."
"I don't understand it at all."
"Reckon you will understand before we are done with you. You thought you could crow over us, but the crowing will be on the other side of the fence now."
"What are you going to do with me?"
"You'll find out soon enough."
"Where are my brothers?"