"If only the Rovers were here," sighed Dora. "I am sure they would know exactly what to do."
"They may be having their own troubles on land," said Mrs. Stanhope. "Sid Merrick is a very bad man and will do all in his power to get that treasure in his possession."
CHAPTER XXIX
THE HUNT FOR THE TREASURE
With the Rainbow steaming away from Horseshoe Bay, the Rovers and those with them on shore felt that a crisis had been reached. If it was true that Carey, Bossermann and Wingate contemplated joining Sid Merrick there was no telling what the enemy might not accomplish next.
"I have never liked Carey," observed Captain Barforth. "But I did not imagine he would take matters in his own hands in this fashion. I did not think he had the backbone."
"It's the thought of the treasure has done it," answered Anderson
Rover. "Many a man's head is turned because of gold."
Those on the shore watched the steam yacht round the eastern point of the isle. Each heart sank as the vessel disappeared from view.
"Well, we can do nothing at present, but hope for the best," observed the captain. "We cannot think of chasing them in the rowboats."
"We might tramp across the isle and see where they go to," suggested
Tom. "The Josephine must be over there somewhere."