“You will lead us to the boats and guides now?”
“Yes.”
They started out, the Brazilian in the van.
He led them around the village to a large native hut, in front of which sat several semi-naked Indians. They were on their feet in an instant when they caught sight of Senhor del Pereo, and with friendly greetings listened to what he had to say.
For several minutes he conversed with them in their native tongue, and in the end they nodded in acceptance.
“They will go,” he said to the explorers. “They will be your guides in an unknown country.”
CHAPTER XI
On the Alert
“NOW the next thing is to get boats,” said Mr. Holton.