Chapter Ten.
John Manning Thinks.
John Manning’s curious remark sent a thrill through Cyril, and, trying hard not to appear as if watching, he strained his eyes in the direction indicated, but the gloom had increased, and neither he nor Perry could make out anything more.
“What do you mean by ‘you hope that’s the worst?’” said Perry.
“Well, sir, I hardly know how to tell you.”
“Speak out,” said Cyril rather huskily. “If you think there’s danger, tell us, so that we can tell the colonel, and put him on his guard.”
“Well, young gents, I did give him a hint once, but he nearly jumped down my throat,” said John Manning.
“What!” cried the boys in a breath.