But this he of course kept to himself.
Frank unlocked the door and flung it open, when the captain caught sight of some of his men on deck.
“Help! Help!” he yelled.
“Shut up!” exclaimed Frank.
“Shoot that fellow! He tried to kill me!” proceeded Bolt.
“Villain!” cried the inventor, angrily.
He saw the men rushing aft, and not to get caught in a trap, he hastened out upon deck.
One of the men had a pistol, and seeing Frank, fired at him.
The ball chipped a piece out of the side of his jacket, and he at once shot the man down.
A yell arose from the others, and they ran up forward.