"We have no reason to answer any of your questions," said Dick.
"I'll wager all I am worth that he is with the rest of your party."
"And what if that should be true," put in Bob. "Hasn't a man a right to travel where he pleases?"
"Robert Menden has no right to be on the island of Porto Rico, and in this vicinity."
"Why not?"
"Because he is after something that belongs rightfully to me."
"He tells a different story," burst out Bob, momentarily forgetting himself.
"Ha! so you acknowledge at last that he is with you? Take my advice and beware of him."
"I would rather trust him than you," said Dick, bluntly.
"So he has poisoned your minds against me, eh? Very well, that is another score to settle with him. As soon as I catch him I shall have him arrested."