“We must be on the shore of Minas Basin,” said Bogud.
“I think it’s Pereau,” said Bart.
“I don’t know where it is,” said the doctor; “but, Bruce, I shouldn’t be surprised if you should prove right a second time. But the best way is to go and ask.”
Saying this, the doctor hurried to the door of the cottage. As they drew near, a strong smell of fish arose, and formed a new and striking proof of the presence of the sea. Reaching the door, the doctor knocked loudly, and all the boys gathered round to hear the result of his inquiry, and learn their fate.
At first there was no response.
The doctor knocked again.
Footsteps were now heard, and a voice cried out,—
“Who’s there?”
“Friends,” said the doctor. “We’ve lost our way, and want to find it.”
“Go round to the back door; this’n won’t open,” said the voice.