"They wish to make trouble!" groaned the rich man.
"I wouldn't let them on board," put in Bart, quickly. "Let us pretend not to see them and sail away."
"We'll do it," answered the father.
He ran to where Captain Nesik stood, and gave the necessary order.
The anchor was hove apeak in double-quick order, and the command was passed to the engine room to back the Raven, full speed.
Fortunately for the evildoers, steam was up, and in less than half a minute the Raven had left the cove and was moving swiftly out into the Pacific Ocean.
Those on shore could scarcely believe their eyes.
"She is sailing away!" burst from Captain Broadbeam.
"They do not intend to take us on board!" put in Doctor Barrell.
"But do they know who we are?" questioned Bob.