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back to camp," remarked Bob, picking up his prize more carefully than before; 

 " and when we once land you there, we'll stuff you to your ears." 



It was not to be expected that such addresses would exert a very soothing effect 

 upon the captives, and the youths were not long in rinding they had essayed any- 

 thing but an easy task in carrying them to headquarters. 



Before half the distance was passed the night was fully come; the faint moon in 

 the sky gave all the light needed, for they had left the dense jungle behind and 

 were pushing through a portion of the country so open that no trouble was ex- 

 perienced in keeping the right course. 



But you must bear in mind that they were in a part of the world where they 

 were continually exposed to danger. While guarding their treasures, therefore, 

 with such care, it was necessary to keep their senses on the alert for other forms of 

 peril. 



Several times Dick, who was in advance, stopped and listened, fancying he 

 detected something threatening; but fortunately they were not molested, and finally 

 the end of their somewhat laborious journey was reached, without any mishap 

 either to themselves or the prizes in which they were so much interested. 



