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Originally rovers from Scandinavia, conspicuous for their valour and ferocity, they had, after long being the terror of the Channel, founded a mighty state which gradually extended its influence from its own Norman territory over the neighbouring districts of Brittany and Maine. They embraced Christianity and adopted the French tongue.
Feeling that he must do something, Aleck Pop prepared a breakfast of broiled fish and hot coffee, but, when summoned to the repast, both of the Rovers shook their heads. "I couldn't eat a mouthful," sighed Sam. "It would choke me." "We must find Dick first, Aleck," said Tom. "Go ahead yourself and have breakfast. Don't mind us."
Practice was soon over, and Merry called his team in. Again the Rovers trotted onto the field. Greg Carker broke open a box and tossed out a snow-white ball. Bender caught the ball with one hand and promptly proceeded to soil it by rubbing it on the grass outside the pitcher's box. "Play ball!" called Carker clearly.
"Then Flockley sent you, eh?" put in Dick. "Yes, if you want to know it." "Well, tell Flockley to mind his own business," answered Dick sharply. "If Frank Holden wants us we'll come, but not otherwise." "Are you hazing any of the other fellows?" asked Tom. "We'll haze them after we get through with you," growled Larkspur, and then the Rovers heard him tiptoe his way down the hall.
"Then share it with me, Hilda," was the natural though unexpected rejoinder of the Spanish captain, spoken in a low voice. "Oh do not raise hopes and thoughts and aspirations, only to hurl them overboard! We rovers of the sea have but little time to give to wooing. Be mine now and for ever." Hilda's countenance betrayed the agitation, doubt, and astonishment which filled her bosom. "Dearest lady!
Dora and her cousins looked at the crowd, and their faces flushed. They bowed rather stiffly, and then the carryall bowled on its way. "Why, those are your friends!" cried Minnie, turning to the Rovers. "Don't you want to speak to them?" "It's too late now," answered Dick. He had a curious sinking sensation in his heart that he could not explain.
He had his plan all ready, and, after sounding Baxter some more, revealed what was in his mind, which was simply to follow the Rovers into the interior and then make them prisoners. Once this was done, they would hold the prisoners for a handsome ransom. "That's a big job," answered the big youth. "But I like your plan, first-rate if you can carry it out." "Trust me," replied Captain Villaire.
Such provision as could be taken along oatmeal, rice, sugar, coffee and flour had been ordered from a grocer, to be packed in waterproof jars. Ned Chapman had been very properly chosen commodore of the club, and a couple of days before the start Randy's sister Mary presented the Jolly Rovers with a pennant of crimson and gold satin.
The situation of the Rovers on the island was next discussed by Captain Sedley and Mr. Walker, and it was decided that, as Tim had escaped, it was not expedient to punish his companions, who were less guilty. So Uncle Ben, with Frank and Tony, was sent off to bring them ashore. Barney and his band were glad enough to get off. They freely acknowledged that they had had enough of "camping out."
In the evening Randy entertained the country lads with a mouth organ performance, and at ten o'clock the visitors went to their camp on the other side of the brook. It had been a long day, and the Jolly Rovers were glad to get to bed. They were too drowsy to think about the possibility of another visit from the mysterious boat, and in a very few minutes all were sound asleep.
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