At the moment there came a fortunate diversion in favor of the policy of delay; a voice called in from the house,
"Come here, Renie, your father is reviving. He has called for you!"
"Bring the man to my father," said the girl.
"Yes," came the answer from several.
"Throw the rope off from around his neck."
A young man stepped forward and did as commanded.
The sentiment was turning in favor of the seemingly doomed man.
CHAPTER XI.
It was an exciting moment when the detective was led into the cabin; as many as could get in, crowded into the low-ceiled room.
The old man had rapidly revived, his only attendant being an old man-of-war's-man, who had had a large experience with wounded men.