Dingo was no longer there to scent the Portuguese, to announce his approach.

Hercules alone might come to the assistance of the unfortunate Mrs.Weldon.But was that miracle to be hoped for?
However, Dick Sand fell back again on that idea.

He said to himself that the strong black man was free.

Of his devotion there was no doubt.

All that a human being could do, Hercules would do in Mrs.
Weldon's interest.