"
The money was handed over to Snap, and he placed it and the papers
in an inner pocket of his jacket. Then the robber was ordered
to sit at the bow of the boat and not move, and a pistol he carried
was taken from him.
It was not long after this that it began to rain. At first the
downfall was not great, but presently there was a perfect deluge
and then the boy hunters knew that the danger from the forest fire
was over. Looking up the lake they saw Andrew Felps and his party
in their launch, unharmed. The camp of the lumber dealer, however,
had been burned out clean and clear, along with all of the provisions.
"That's what he gets for taking our cabin from us," was Giant's
comment.
Not wishing to meet the lumber dealer again, now that they had
made Lush Barrock a prisoner, Snap directed his chums to row out
of the lake and on to the river. The boys pulled a good stroke
and, despite the load on board the craft, made fair progress.
"This fire will worry the folks at home," said Shep. "I am glad we
made up our minds to break camp."
"Yes," answered Whopper.
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