CHAPTER XII.
AN ATTACK IN THE DARK.
Si Peters was nearly dumfounded at the unexpected turn affairs had taken. The bully at once gave the necessary directions, and the yacht passed to windward of the other boat.
“A good idea, Jerry!” exclaimed Harry. “That will make them steer clear of us for good, I reckon.”
“If they haven’t got guns of their own, Harry.”
The boys on the yacht were evidently much crestfallen. They had hoped to get Jerry in their power, but that plan was defeated. They dropped behind several hiding places, and again headed for the big row-boat.
But once more Jerry outwitted them. Calling to Blumpo to steady the temporary mast, he climbed to the top, his gun slung over his shoulder.
From this elevated point he was able to sweep the yacht’s deck from stem to stern.