Before they liberated the Jove there was a strong chance of the pirate gang getting the best of them.
Still they had to endure what followed.
Within a short time Frank saw a number of the gang appear upon the roof of the castle.
Through an opening he observed that they were hauling a gun into position to train it upon the Jove.
“See there, boys. Look up at the castle!” he exclaimed.
“Holy floy!” roared Barney. “It’s a target they’ll make av us! D’yez moind ther ould pop-gun av thim?”
“Two shots from that piece may destroy us,” said the Mexican, in serious tones.
“Dunno!” replied Pomp, seriously. “’Spec not.”
“You forget our Gatling,” interposed Frank.
Barney gave a cheer.