"
Dolph waited until the other two had reached the bottom of the
shaft and he could see their lanterns. Then he, too, descended,
lighting two more lanterns after he reached firm ground.
"Where are you going to set the stuff off?" Josh asked.
"In two places," Gage answered. "One big pile in the tunnel,
half-way between the heading and the shaft, and the other at the
bottom of the shaft. Get picks and a couple of shovels, and we'll
soon lay mines and tamp 'em."
While the men were obeying, Gage reclimbed the ladders. Roping
about a third of the dynamite sticks, and passing a loop over
one shoulder, he succeeded in carrying the dynamite below. In
two more trips he brought down the rest. The fourth trip he came
down with a magneto and several coils of light firing wire.
On account of their industry the time slipped by rapidly. As
a matter of fact their wicked task occupied them for nearly four
hours. However, no sound of what went on underground reached
the ears of those who slept in the shacks.
Pages:
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245