"What have you got there, Dory?" called Mr. Brookbine, as soon as he discovered the prisoner and his custodian.
"One of them," replied Dory.
"Where is the other one?" asked Mr. Jepson.
"The other four are off on the lake, on board of that schooner which came into the river yesterday. I am glad to see you, for I am very tired," said Dory.
As he spoke, he seated himself on a log. In as few words as possible he related what had occurred, and described his conflict with his prisoner. Angy could not help putting in a few words to explain how he happened to be beaten.
"We have examined the shore so far, and were following the road when we heard shouting in this direction," said Mr. Jepson.
"It was the voice of the prisoner, hailing his companions on board of the schooner. I shouted as soon as I heard you," replied Dory.
"It is all right, then; and we have nothing to do but take this fellow back to the school," added Mr. Brookbine.
"Can't you do that alone, Mr. Brookbine?" asked Dory. "I brought him so far alone."
"Certainly I can," replied the carpenter. "I think we shall find a team as soon as we reach the road. There must be other parties out before this time, for Captain Gildrock sent to all the officers in town. I will send some of them over here."