He began to undress.
"Look about well when you get into the water," said Pow. "Those fellows might be hiding under the pier."
Ed assented.
Stripped in a minute, he stood looking down into the water.
"Why don't you go ahead? What are you hanging back for?" the Chinaman demanded.
"A fellow hates to dive where he doesn't know the depth, especially at night," replied Ed.
"Oh, go ahead! I only wish I could dive. I wouldn't hesitate."
"Well, here goes!" cried Ed, and throwing out his hands he dove off the pier.