“We shall see,” he said. “Put out the anchors.”
Barney and Pomp hastened to do this. The Dart rested upon the verge of one of the reefs.
Then preparations were quickly made for leaving the Dart.
The diving suits were quickly on hand and all were soon in readiness.
CHAPTER XI.
ON THE REEF.
Not one of the party but felt quite confident that they would soon stand on terra firma above the sea.
There was every indication that land was just before them.
“Bejabers, I hope its a civilized land we’ll foind, and divil a cannibal,” said Barney. “I’ve no taste for bein’ ate up in mishtake fer a lobster as soon as iver I cum out av the wather!”
“Golly, dey would neber eat yo’ fo’ dat, I’ish!” grunted Pomp. “I’se dead suah ob dat.”
“Shure, they’d run for their loives if iver they saw you coming out av the say.”