Frank and Barney found him and gave him some stimulants. He very quickly recuperated.
Then he remembered his experience with Bowler on the deck. He felt somewhat crestfallen.
But Frank said:
“It’s all right, Pomp; you meant well, but the fellow was treacherous. Next time don’t get caught.”
“Yo’ kin jes’ bet on dat!” cried the darky. “I won’t trust nobody aftah dis.”
It is needless to say that the aerial voyagers were delighted with the result of the affair. Their deliverance was due to Frank’s shrewdness and marvelous ingenuity.
The two prisoners were confined in the after cabin. But it was now a question as to what it was best to do with them.
“Suppose we go down and talk with their companions!” said Nicodemus; “perhaps they will make up their minds to behave themselves and let us alone after this!”
“Very well,” agreed Frank. “We will try that.”
So down sank the air-ship. The gold seekers were seen grouped below in a state of much excitement.