us where they went? It will be to your interest to open your mouth."
"They mentioned the old Blue Horseshoe Tavern," growled the burly mate. "But I don't know if they went there."
Dick said no more, but hurried over the side, followed by Tom. As he left the schooner the fun-loving Rover could not help but bring from his hip pocket an extra handkerchief and flourish it at the mate.
"There's my gun, how do you like it?" he cried, with a grin.
"Go to grass!" grunted the burly fellow, and scowled deeply.
In a few words the pair told Sam what they had learned. The motor-boat was headed for a nearby dock, and a few minutes later the Rovers leaped ashore.
"I don't know if I will need you again or not," said Dick to John Slater.
"If it wasn't for watching my boat I'd go along," said the motor-boat youth. "I am interested in this case."
"Here is your money. But I wish you would hang around a while," went on Dick, paying him.
"I sure will hang around, and I'll watch that schooner."
