If you see a light close to the water, make for it as fast as you can.

Do you understand me ?" "Perfectly, Mr.Pennant." "But you need not expect any signal for a couple of hours, or even three.

If we get into trouble, we shall retreat upon the boat direct; so keep your eyes wide open." The officer led the way up the shore, and the rows of sugar-cane extended almost to the water.

They could make out the little village of negro cabins which lay between them and the planter's house, and they directed their steps towards it.

It was but a short walk, and they soon reached the lane that extended between the rows of huts.
The lieutenant took his two revolvers from his hip pockets, and examined them as well as he could in the dark, and Mike did the same, for it was necessary to be prepared for whatever might happen.