ESCAPING FROM THE CAVES.
The Bradys were very much astonished by the violent turn affairs had taken. In the prisoner's desperate attack they saw the last expiring act of a wronged man thirsting to avenge his injuries.
It pleased them to see Mason caught in a trap.
But when the negro showed signs of attacking Mr. Dalton, they realized that it was about time for them to act.
Harry had a revolver in his hand.
Aiming at Sim, he fired.
The sudden report startled every one.
A yell of agony escaped the negro, and he paused and staggered back with a wound in his side which filled him with pain.
The shot caused Dalton to relax his awful grip.
Hoarsely gasping for air to breathe, Mason sprang to his feet.