But just as they came in sight of the copse where their armor had been hidden Pomp gave a cry of terror:
“Fo’ de Lor’s sake, wud yo’ jes’ look at dat, Marse Frank!”
It was a thrilling sight.
The spot where the armor was hidden had been discovered by a dozen of the giant barbarians.
They had the pieces of armor in their hands, and were examining them sharply, and jabbering the while.
CHAPTER XIII.
THE END.
It was a thrilling situation for the explorers.
For a moment they stood, overcome with horror.
Of course, it would not be difficult to shoot down the strange men, but Frank did not wish to do this.
He was ever humane, and averse to taking human life unless it was absolutely necessary.