"They are tied behind the tents in groups of five or six, as well as I can see in the darkness."
"Yes, master."
"We must capture them."
"We will do whatever you command," said Raiden, without objecting that it was impossible.
They had reached the edge of the woods, at the point where they had entered the camp. The sentinels were being changed, and the man who had let them in recognized them.
"Going already!" he said.
"Yes," said Raiden; "we carry orders."
"Good luck to you!" said the soldier; and he signed to his substitute to let them pass.
"Well! they almost drive us out," said Raiden, when they were in the plain.
The Prince walked quickly; they soon reached the huts. All the sailors were awake, and in great dismay. They ran to meet the Prince.