"Our agreeable business is pleasantly ended, gentlemen," he said, smoothly. "When will you want more of the liquor, Mr. Hunter?"
"Won't want any more," Hunter growled, surlily. "The game's too risky. There's too many getting on to it. It's time to quit."
"Very well," said the smuggler, coolly. "Now, we must bid you good-by, gentlemen, and be on our way."
"You Greek fool," Hunter snarled. "Do you think you are going to leave here with all that money? Hand it over, quick!"
"Out of the way!" cried the Greek captain, as he leaped forward, followed by his men.
In a second smugglers and fishermen were mingled together in a fierce struggle.
"Now," called Charley, clearly, and his companions stepped forth with leveled rifles.
"Hands up—all of you," he shouted.
The fighting instantly ceased and the surprised combatants turned to face the new enemy.