"Yes; but I wish John was here. Come on; we have plenty of help here if we need it."
The opening was approached as noiselessly as possible. It showed a typical cave entrance, through solid rock, or, rather, through what ap[p. 89]peared to be a cleavage which had been spread apart. They had no light of any kind, but the discovery was one which interested them, because they knew of the treasure caves existing on the island, and two of them, at least, were within their knowledge, and contained immense hoards.
"Can you strike a match, so we can get some idea of it?" asked Tom.
"I am going to try it at any rate." So saying, the match was lighted, and its beams penetrated the interior. In their eagerness the match was muffled, and went out, but they caught sight of a huge white cross, far beyond, and it seemed to be moving.
"Did you notice that?" asked Tom excitedly.
"Do you mean the cross?"
"Yes."
"It seemed to move up and down."
"I thought so, too."
"I don't care about going any farther without we have some one with us and can have a decent light."