Chapter 76

“Bring the men ashore, Jake!” he shouted; “we’re going to have trouble with the Tiger Island gang! Bring in what gold you have sifted out, and leave everything except your rifles!” “Aye, aye, sir!” bellowed Old Jake. Dirck appeared, running down to the dock, rather white with excitement. Maddaleen came more leisurely behind her brother. “Donald Mayne has just arrived,” said Lanier coolly. “He’s mooring his launch at the south dock. . . . It seems that the Tiger Island gang is coming over here.” There was a brief si…