Frank went to the rail and opened a parley with them.
“We have your two leaders, Dooley and Bowler, as prisoners!” declared the young inventor. “We want to know if you are going to play any more treacherous games upon
The gold seekers were evidently astonished at the turning of tables in so unexpected a manner.”
But finally they came to Frank’s terms and made fervid vows never to trouble the air-ship or its party again.
Their spokesman said:
“To tell ther truth, mister, we don’t believe in ther story of ther hidden gold an’ we’re sick of the whole thing. We’re goin’ back to Para.”
“Very good!” said Frank. “I will set your leaders free upon that condition.”
Then he went into the cabin and talked with Dooley and Bowler. They readily agreed to Frank’s terms.
“I shall follow you as far as the shore of the lake,” declared the young inventor; “if you dare to return I will drop dynamite bombs upon you and destroy you.”
Dooley was satisfied.