This time the man at the “Buzzard’s” wheel did not dodge. Instead, he half turned, looking swiftly astern.
“Too—oo—oot!” sounded his whistle. Next, the “Buzzard’s” speed slowed down, after which the craft swung around.
“He gives it up!” shouted Tom Halstead, gleefully.
Yet the next instant Tom and the others on the deck of the “Restless” cried out in horror.
Oliver Dixon had suddenly sprung up the after companionway of the “Buzzard.” In his right hand the young man clutched a revolver. He waved his left hand to the oncoming pursuers, after which he raised the weapon to his temple.
CHAPTER XXIV
CONCLUSION
“THE coward!” burst from Henry Tremaine’s lips. Then, springing toward his wife and Ida Silsbee, he cried, hoarsely:
“Look away! Turn your backs!”