"
"It is, all right. That is our boat," said Fred.
"If you don't get out I shall have to get some one to put you
out."
"Don't be so unkind, mister," retorted the leader, while his
companions again united in a shout of glee. "There aren't many
men around this place that will want to undertake that job. If
you would really like to have us go ashore it seems to me the
best plan would be for you to come and throw us out."
Once more the unwelcome guests laughed loudly at the words of
their leader, while the confusion among the Go Ahead boys became
more marked.
Withdrawing a few feet from the bank Fred called his companions
about him and in low tones they discussed the course of action
which they ought to follow.
"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.
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