BY J. W. DAVIDSON,
AUTHOR OF "HARDY & CO.," "ROB ARCHER'S
TRIALS," "LIMPY JOE," "HARRY IRVING'S
PLUCK," "MIND BEFORE MUSCLE,"
"SQUID," ETC., ETC.
CHAPTER XVII—[Continued.]
The Witch was not long in overhauling the Swan. Arno, seeing that escape was out of the question, surrendered without a word.
"It's no use trying to get away," he said to Jason, "and we may as well yield without a struggle. There is nothing can outsail that schooner. I've a great mind to throw that money overboard."
"It wouldn't be of any use," replied Jason. "Perhaps they are following us just to see who we are."
Arno shook his head at this.
"I think you'll find that Buxton is on board that vessel," he said, looking steadily at the approaching craft. "Yes, there he is," he continued, "though he doesn't know anything about the money."