It's bleeding a bit, that's all." Steve gave a final tug at the knot and seized his revolver again.

"I wish they'd show themselves!" "They probably wish the same of us," laughed Wink.

"How long does this keep up?
I'm getting hungry!" "It keeps up until they give in," responded Steve determinedly.

"Below there! Tell Ossie to start on the dinner." "Dinner!" exclaimed Ossie from the aft companion.

"Suppose they plugged a bullet into the galley ?" "Don't be an idiot," begged Steve impatiently.