“We are locked in!” he ejaculated. “Darry, this is a trick!”
“A trick!” gasped the other. He too shook the door. “Hi! let us out!” he called.
“Not just yet, my fine young fellows!” came in a strangely familiar voice. “I did not bring you as far as this just for fun.”
“Why, it is Captain Sudlip!” exclaimed Sam, who could scarcely believe his ears.
“Captain Sudlip, is that you?” called Darry.
“It is.”
“Where is Jake Hockley?”
“He is not far off.”
“Is he really hurt, or was it only a trick to get us here?”
“I’m not answering all your questions just yet,” returned the ex-master of the Chester, tartly.