"We will row in the direction of the landing place where we first came ashore," said Captain Broadbeam, and this was done.
An hour later Dave let out a cry of dismay.
"The savages! They are after us again!"
He was right. Around a distant point of land had appeared at least a dozen savages, and all were making for the rowboat with all speed!
CHAPTER XVIII
ON THE BOSOM OF THE OCEAN
"We can't land here!" cried Dave.
"You are right," answered Captain Broadbeam. "See, more savages are coming from behind yonder trees."
"What shall we do?" questioned the doctor, his face full of concern.
"There is but one thing to do—put to sea again," came from the master of the Swallow.