"I want to have a talk with them." And he glared wickedly, first at Tom and then at Sam.
It must be confessed that Tom and Sam felt in anything but an enviable position.

They knew Dan Baxter thoroughly, and knew he would stop at nothing to accomplish his purpose.
"The best thing you can do is to leave us alone," said Tom steadily.
"You have always got the worst of the bargain, Dan Baxter, and if you try any game on now, you'll miss it again." "I'll risk it, Tom Rover.

Come now, and no more fooling.

If you behave yourself, there won't be any trouble." There was, then, nothing to do but to follow, for neither of the Rovers wished to lose this portion of the outfit.

Soon the whole party were gathered around the fire, which Husty heaped high with brushwood.