"We had better go up and get the constable," suggested John. "Get
out a warrant for these men. They won't make any trouble even if
the constable comes down alone."

"I'm not so sure," said Fred. "What do you think, Grant?"

"I don't believe the men intend to stay on board," replied Grant.
"They probably were attracted by the appearance of the Black
Growler and when they saw us coming they put up a bold front and
just tried to scare Fred."

"What do you think is the best thing to do?" inquired Fred.

"My suggestion is to go back to the boat, not have much to say to
the men and get ready to start. They won't bother us, at least I
don't believe they will."

"What shall we do if they make trouble?"

"It will be time enough to decide that when we have to," replied
Grant. "I'm sure they won't make any trouble after they see that
we are going to start."

"All right, we'll try it," said Fred dubiously, and once more
returning to the place where the Black Growler was awaiting them,
the three bags which contained the belongings of the boys were
placed on board and ignoring the bantering of the men, they at
once prepared to cast off.

"You don't mean to say we're going to start now, do you?"