"Bring me the ax, somebody!" he howled, after beating his fists vainly against the panel.
One of his followers made haste to obey. When Andy was aroused in this way the bravest of them did not dare brook his anger.
He immediately swung the implement about his head.
Crash! went the ax into the door, which began to split under the vigorous assault, as though unable to stand long before such tactics.
"He'll do it—he's going to break his way in; and I've got Jerry's gun!
Oh! dear what shall we do?" exclaimed Will.
"Stop that chopping, you!" shouted Frank, running forward with raised gun.
CHAPTER X
UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH
"Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
"We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.