Page 71 - In A New World

"Because I know it is to be. Why do you think the captain brought you
here? He had your money, and couldn’t get any more out of you."

"Do you really mean what you say?" asked Harry, his heart filled with a

sickening apprehension that this might be true.

"Of course I do. The captain likes young people. You two boys are smart

and bright, and he is going to make you members of the band."

"He can’t! I’ll die first!" exclaimed Harry with suppressed energy.

"You will see. But hush! don’t speak so loud. For my part I shall be very

glad to have you among us. You will be companions for me. You are only
about a year younger than I was when I joined."

At this moment their companion was called away, and Harry, bending
toward Jack, whispered in his ear: "I am afraid he is right about the

captain’s intentions. We must try to escape as soon as there is any chance."

"I’m with you," Jack whispered back.