"Don't pull too hard, and be careful about splashing with the oars."
"Shove off, I'm ready."
During the next hour nothing was said. The little boat moved silently through the waters, and at the end of this time Jet could see the loom of the islands on the right.
They were near the proposed camping-place, and every precaution should be observed.
Suddenly Jim leaned forward, touched his companion on the arm, and pointed to the right.
A light as from a camp-fire could be seen among the trees, and the small guide whispered triumphantly:
"I told you they were there."
"Then we must contrive to get hold of one or both in the morning. It won't pay to wait for the officers."