CHAPTER XI

The Jaws of the Bear Captain Sturdy snatched the glasses from Don’s hand. “By Jove!” he cried. “So they are! Here’s our chance. Let’s get after them!” He hurried to Captain Hargot, who was directing the work of his men. “Captain, how long do you expect to have to stay here?” he inquired hurriedly. “For the greater part of the day, I expect,” answered the captain. “We find that there’s more to be done than we bargained for. We’ll be lucky to get off by late afternoon. Why?” “I’ve just got a glimpse of a couple of po…