"Take yer own, an' no more," he said, sternly; and Farvel dropped the coil. In a minute more he and his party made off and soon disappeared over the mountain top.
"That was a bad break, Danny," said Dick, when Farvel was out of hearing.
"So it was," murmured the Irish lad. "But I guess I t'rew him off de track wid dem lions' heads an' snakes, don't you?"
"Perhaps so; but be more careful in the future."
"I think the best thing we can do is to hide our traps, after this," observed Leander. "Who knows but what Bumbum or Farvel may be after them."
"That Carib may be watching us even now," said Don. "Let us search the bushes and see."
This was done, but nobody was brought to light. Then the outfit was hidden in a dense hollow, under some vines, and off they started for the Dark Cave once more, carrying all their ropes, as well as a stout canvas bag, with them.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
BOB IS TAKEN PRISONER.
They now felt thoroughly at home on the mountain top, and set a straight course for the Dark Cave.
It promised to be an exceedingly warm day, and they had not proceeded far before all were bathed in perspiration.