I do not think my bullet found its target, but we will wait.

I have ammunition in my pocket, and meanwhile I will reload." He put in the powder and ball, still keeping an eye on the bushes.

He waited a full half hour and then he handed the pistol to Robert.
"Watch, and use it if need be," he said, "while I swim over and get the boat." "Get the boat! What are you talking about, Tayoga?
Has the moon struck you with a madness ?" "Not at all, Dagaeoga.

The slaver and the spy are gone, leaving behind them the boat which they could not take with them, and we might as well have it." "Are you sure of what you are saying ?" "Quite sure, Dagaeoga.

But for precaution's sake you can watch well with the pistol and cover my approach." He thrust the weapon into Robert's hand, quickly threw off his clothing and sprang into the water, swimming with strong strokes toward the dense, high bushes that lined the opposite shore.