in favour of Yaspard's scheme-was there ever a boy who would have obje

we never go in for any big t

that I expect he will have a finger in the pie-not to take part in the war, but just to look on an

that hearty enthusiasm which all the lads of

"that Eric and Svein are away, and-

replied Yaspard, "for that l

you are in a min

smile, and Pirate wagged his tail, as much a

rescued off a skerry; and there's old toothless Tory at the Manse. But no

es of Westervoe," was the instan

in our pockets," one of them sai

ck to that, and urged his arguments so well that finally it was agreed

ving a good time during his captivity. He took for granted that his prison would be Noostiga

those boys arranged. They hugely enjoyed laying plans,

ry combat-we might be nearer the right ter

o did not from that moment dare to move from the spot. The wooden swords were given to Bill and Gibbie; Tom and Lowrie had two h

y. Presently Bill's wooden sword broke in two, and he ought to have owned himself beaten, but he didn't

ack before the vigorous fencing of Yaspard. He was on his feet, however, in time to witness the final roll over of Bill and Gibbie. They had reached the water's edge, and the incoming tide washed over them, putt

ghly pleased with themselves and their new acquaintances-both crews got into

formed the geo were lofty, and overhung a strip of dry white sand. The place looked almost like a cave. There was

to leave me here?" exclaimed G

hing. Now, don't be frightened. I won't leave you long;-only till I see if the coast is clear, so that we can carry

is too much," Lo

iged to tell the whole affair. Now, if we keep him here till the evening, we can then bring him without fear of discovery to a safe place. I know of a splendid place for his prison-so comfortable, and under a roof too! And see, here

ratching his head, said, "I'm no' just sure that my fait

were going to oppose some darling project of his. He did not suggest concealment; he knew that these boys always recounted all their

at I am going to use up that ridiculous old feud in t

first visit to Boden?" said

ittle bit of fun, Lowrie; don't let u

of climbing were fit to cope with the walls of his prison; and Yaspard

didn't mind staying in the geo a few hours-even days-if that would help to de

. Then Pirate got his instructions, a

geo. The punt was propelled by no unskilful hand, although its solitary occupant used a geological hammer more often

k, he took himself to Moolapund. There Signy was looking out eagerly for him, and great was her joy at his safe return. The little girl's lively imagination had been conjuring up all sorts of terrible

done with Pirat

s life. "Pirate is all right," he answered; "and if you will come up to my roo

ears the story of his exploits. He thoroughly enjoyed telling her all about his expedition to Havnholme, and his pleasure w

, Signy? Don't I make

a poor boy. If it had been one of the others it would not have mattered so much; but

stfallen; "but it can't be helped now, any way. However, I'll ma

softly, "Brodhor, is it quite-quite right, do you th

en't told any stories. I've only-- There, Signy; if it seems a mean or deceitful thing I'v

hor! How straight you go

go with things, Mootie-ting!" laughed he; then m

after specimens: he ha

ll tell him w

he den of a