But Chris answered the whistle all the same, and the boys were soon after joined by the American, who had come to meet them, and his first words were—
“Now, boys, bed and a good long sleep. We’re off again at daybreak.”
Chapter Thirty Two.
Petra the Second.
Daybreak came all too soon for Chris, who sprang up rubbing his eyes and yawning, in response to a summons from Griggs, who stood over the boy like a black figure cut out of cardboard showing against a ruddy glow.
“Why—oh bother! It can’t be time,” cried the boy.
“Yes, it is, and we’re late.”
“So we are. You said daylight, and the sun’s rising.”