become so benumbed in consequence of the cords by

which they had been compressed that for some time he

could not move.

"I'll rub ye, Joe; I'll soon rub ye into a right state,"

said Dick, going down on his knees.

"No, no, lad, look sharp and dig up Henri. He's

just beside me here."

Dick immediately rose, and pushing aside the heap

of leaves, found Henri securely bound in the same

fashion. But he could scarce refrain from laughing at