"I don't know," said Mary, shuddering, "but just now I am certain I saw a form appear, and then suddenly vanish upon that shelf of rock."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Turk looked solemn; Brand turned deadly pale.

"It must have been a spirit," said the old tar; "some imp after you, Cap," he added, looking straight at Brand.

"Ay, a spirit," muttered the captain, his teeth chattering.


[CHAPTER XI.]
ON THE LEDGE.