“I want to tell you something,” said the rescued man, as they flew along in pursuit of the distant vessel.
“What is it?”
“The captain and crew of the Rover are a bad set.”
“How do you mean?”
“If that fellow has got plenty money and offers to bribe them to protect him, they will do so.”
“That’s bad! Why do you think he attacked you?”
“Probably to get my clothes for a disguise. But he will find it won’t work, as he can’t palm himself off for me. Besides, I must admit that I gave him a little fight before he got the best of me, and his murderous attempt to take my life might have come from a fit of revenge.”
“That’s more than likely it, as he is very spiteful.”
The engine was flying along swiftly and soon came up with the big steamer.
Frank left the rope ladder hanging down, and as the Pegasus paused above the steamer the sailor went down and landed on the vessel’s deck.