“I think we have seen the last of him,” put in Tom.
“Perhaps,” doubted Berwick, “but I don’t believe it. He’s got more lives than a score of cats.”
“Will you need any help from the crew or myself?” asked the professor.
“No,” replied Jim, “I think we can take care of the situation, and beside,” he laughed, “someone will have to look after this yacht or Broome will be getting away with her.”
“He will have a jolly good time doing it,” asserted the professor. “By the way, Mr. Berwick, you might attach a hose to the boiler so we can give them a warm reception if they try to come on board.”
“What are your plans, Jim,” the professor asked.
“First and foremost to see that the compact for the surrender of their prisoner, the Senorita, is carried out. Beyond that I must be guided by circumstances.”
“While Captain Broome is ashore with his men may be your opportunity to get back your ship.”
“I have that in mind, but any move now before she is free would add to the peril of the young girl.”