Chapter 28
IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS. Our hero knew only too well how dangerous a wild cat can be, and as he gazed at the beast looking in through the open doorway of the lonely cabin his heart was filled with dread. "A wild cat!" he muttered. "Scat! go away!" he yelled. The sudden cry caused the beast to retreat a few steps, and for the instant Jack breathed easier. But then the beast approached once more. "Go away! scat!" he repeated, but now the wild cat stood its ground, its eyes gleaming fiercely and its mouth half open, showing its sharp teeth. It was tremendously hungry, and this had caused it to find its way to the habitation. "Go away, I say," repeated Jack, and then, as the wild cat took a noiseless step forward, he let out a scream: "Help! Help!" The wild cat now prepared to lea
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