If they are alive, they will probably see or hear you, and fire in answer.
It is a very strange thing that we have not heard a shot from them." Ralph begged to accompany the Englishman, for he was getting very restless, and longed for a ramble and scramble.

But neither the captain nor his sister would consent to this, and Davis started off alone.
"If you can round the point down there," said the captain to him, "do it, for you may see a town or houses not far away on the other side.

But don't take any risks.

At all events, make your calculations so that you will be back here before dark." The captain and Ralph assisted the two ladies to a ledge of rock near the camp from which they could watch the Englishman on his way.

They saw him reach the beach, and after going on a short distance he fired his gun, after which he pressed forward, now and then stopping to fire again.