"Now sit down and tell me all about it, Clip," said Bob. "So you were told my leg was broke. Who told you?"
"De two men."
"I think I know the two men. One of them brought you here. Where is the other?"
"He stayed on board the boat till we come back."
"Was there anything said about our going back?" asked Bob, in surprise.
"Yes, Massa Bob. Dey said you leg was broke, and you wanted me to come for you. De man said we would take you back with us."
"Clip," said Bob, sadly, "these men deceived you. We are in a trap."
"What's dat?"
"They have made us prisoners, and I don't dare to think what they will do next."
"Dey won't 'sassinate us?" asked Clip, who had picked up the word somewhere.