While they were sorting out their goods, old Jacob, who was at the doorway, announced that somebody was approaching.
"It's a man, but who, I can't tell, it's that dark," he said. "Better prepare to give him a surprise."
"I believe it's Farvel, and that this other stuff is his," said Robert Menden.
But as the newcomer came closer, all were surprised to see, not Joseph Farvel, but Bumbum, the good-for-nothing Carib.
"We've made a big mistake," murmured Menden. "I'd almost forgotten about this fellow."
"Well, I've not forgotten him," said Leander, grimly.
"Nor I," added Dick. "If he took this stuff, let us bring him up with a round turn."
It was agreed to hide, and they did so without delay, behind a bush back of the hut.
Bumbum approached rapidly, and lighting a torch, entered the clumsy shelter.
Then taking a rope he began to tie together all the articles belonging to the Dashaway's party, as well as the other things.