Hepton had acted undecidedly for a moment. Now, he concluded to stand by the young captain.
In a trice Hank was back. Now the three assailed Jasper, rolling him over on his face. Tom Halstead, himself, fitted the handcuffs.
“Take the wheel, Hank, until I’m through with this,” panted Tom, leaping up from the treacherous guard. The locked wheel was now steering the “Restless” over an erratic course, but Hank swiftly had the boat on her true course once more.
“I insist on knowing what this shameful business means,” cried Mr. Seaton, glaring at his young skipper.
Tom Halstead Fitted the Handcuffs.
“I should think you might. It’s an outrage!” shouted Jasper.