"Yes, it did, but it didn't kill me, nor my father neither. We are both here, and you are absolutely in our power."
"Is this the steamer that took me on board?"
"No, this is a boat that is under my father's command."
"I don't understand it at all."
"Reckon you will understand before we are done with you. You thought you could crow over us, but the crowing will be on the other side of the fence now."
"What are you going to do with me?"
"You'll find out soon enough."
"Where are my brothers?"
"I don't know—and I don't care."
"Well, I am glad they are not in your power," returned Dick, with something of a sigh of relief.
"One of you is enough," growled Dan.
"And you won't tell me what boat this is?"
"It is one under the command of my father."
"Are we sailing?"
"Not yet, but we will be in a few minutes."
With an effort Dick arose to his feet. But he was dizzy from the effects of the dose administered by the doctor, and immediately sank back again. Baxter gave a brutal laugh.
"Now you see how it is," he observed. "You
