CHAPTER XXVI
A DISMAYING DISCOVERY
The announcement that the treasure cave must be just ahead of them filled the entire party with renewed energy, and regardless of the rain, which was now coming down heavily, they pushed on behind Bahama Bill in a close bunch, each eager to be the first to behold the sought-for spot.
There was no longer any trail, and they had to pick their way over rough rocks and through brushwood and vines which were thick regardless of the fact that they had little or no rooting places.
"I guess we've got to earn that treasure if we get it," said Sam, as he paused to get his breath.
"It certainly looks that way," answered Dick, as he wiped the rain and perspiration from his face. "I wonder how much further we have to go?"
That question was answered almost immediately, for Bahama Bill, turning the corner of
