The tinyer boy was taking Jack's advice by this time, and there wasneed of it, for there was a squall coming and all the boys weremaking for the shore.

"Huh! you fellows are all afraid!" shouted Herring. "What's a littleblow to fellows like us? Go on shore, you weaklings."

"There is danger, isn't there, Jack?" asked Percival, as Jack wasrunning for shore, having seen that young Smith was safe.

"Yes, there is," shortly, "and those fellows will find it out beforelong. They should be told of it."

"Yes, and get abuse for our trouble," snapped Dick. "I won't do itfor one."

"Better come in!" shouted Jack, all except the two bullies being nowclose to shore, and getting ready to make a landing.

"Mind your business!" shouted Herring. "We know how to look out forourselves if you don't!"