On reaching the opening, and seeing Terence and the Krooman lying bound upon the floor, the young Englishman started back, and struggled to free himself from the grasp of the hand that had hold of him. His efforts only resulted in his being instantly flung to the earth, and fast held by his powerful adversary, who at the same time was also employed in protecting his victim from the fury of Fatima.
Terence, Harry, and the Krooman were now conducted back over the ground, and placed in their former position in the row, from which they had been temporarily taken.
Sailor Bill and Colin were next treated in a similar fashion, both being fast bound like their companions.
“What does the ould divil mane?” asked Bill, when Golah was tying his hands together. “Will he murder us all?”
“No,” answered the Krooman. “He no kill but one of your party.”
His eyes turned upon Colin as he spoke.
“Colin! Colin!” exclaimed Harry; “see what you have done by opposing our plan! We are all helpless now.”
“And so much the better for yourself,” answered Colin. “You will now suffer no further harm.”
“If he means no harm, why has he bound us?” asked Bill. “It’s a queer way of showing friendship.”
“Yes, but a safe one,” answered Colin. “You cannot now bring yourselves into danger by a foolish resistance to his will.”