“Good!” echoed a chorus.
“Find some ropes, fellows,” ordered Dave.
Several boys ran towards a farm-yard near by. Bob noticed that one of the captives was Jed Burr.
“What are you going to do with us?” asked Jed.
“Douse him in the lake!” cried one urgent voice.
“No, roll him down the bluff,” said another.
“We’ll do better than that,” replied Dave. “Here, tie their arms behind them,” he ordered, as several pieces of rope were brought to him.
“Hold on,” said Jed. “Fun’s fun, you know.”
“Yes, you spoiled ours just now, so we’re going to have some fresh fun,” laughed Dave.