CHAPTER XXXIV.
A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.
Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise. His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle’s eyes were open until it was too late.
He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes. With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
Both lads were instantly wakened, and, not knowing What was the matter, they cried out with fright.
Meanwhile, Bogle had rushed across the cave in quest of a weapon. The firelight showed him reaching for the bunch of rifles that rested on a stone slab on the opposite wall.
Sparwick arose, and in half-a-dozen leaps crossed the floor. Just in time Bogle got hold of a rifle. He was too excited by the thought of what was at stake to take careful aim. He hastily leveled the weapon, and pulled the trigger.
Bang!