it! Yes, we repeat Charlie would have left his

two friends miles and miles behind in what is called

"no time,"

if

he had not run straight into a gorge

which was surrounded by inaccessible precipices, and

out of which there was no exit except by the entrance,

which was immediately barred by Henri, while Joe

advanced to catch the run-away.

For two hours at least did Joe Blunt essay to catch