Hasn't my father told you that we were in hiding ?" The lieutenant was about to say something angry; but we were coming alongside of the bay, and my father stood up, very unwillingly as I could see by his manner, and guided the men so that they might avoid the rocks.
"I suppose we could almost run the cutter in here, Captain Duncan, eh ?" "Oh, yes, I think so," said my father, "on a very calm day.

There is deep water all along, and a way could be found with ease." "Such as the lugger people knew, of course.

Steady, my lads, steady; that's it, on that wave." The men followed his instructions, and the boat was beached pretty close to the entrance to one cavern, the water being high, and we all jumped out.
"Get the lantern!" cried the lieutenant; "and light it now, coxswain." This was done, and two men being left in charge, the officer gave the order, swords were drawn, and he led the way in.
As he reached the mouth he placed two men as sentries at the entrance of the other hole where the water rained down, and turned to my father.
"You need not enter unless you like, captain.

We may have a brush, for some of the scoundrels are perhaps still here.

By the way, where's the ledge where you people were hidden ?" "Up there," said Bob promptly, and I saw the officer scan the place.
"What, coming ?" said the lieutenant.
"Yes," replied my father; "but I think these lads ought to stand aside in case of danger." "Yes," was the short response.