"Now select fifteen of the most deserving men among your company, and order them to stand out."
Allen selected the desired number.
"Thank you, Col. Allen. The fifteen will remain, the others can go below. The fifteen will be hanged to-morrow morning at sunrise. I thank you in the name of his majesty for having selected the most worthy."
CHAPTER XXXI.
A DARING SWIM.
"Coward!"
It was only one word, but that one word contained a wealth of contempt and scorn which made the officer tremble.
"Place those men in chains!"
The sergeant of marines saluted and gave the order to the remaining prisoners to return to their prison place.