They had
evidently received orders to do all they could to revive the two
young officers, and one at once brought half a gourd full. Harry
had already assured himself that his friend's heart still beat. He
began by pouring some water between his lips. It was not necessary
to pour any over his head, for he had already received the same
treatment as himself.
"Dick, old chap," he said sharply and earnestly.
The sound was evidently heard and understood, for Dick started
slightly, opened his eyes and murmured, "It's not time to turn out
yet?"
"You are not in your hammock, Dick; you have been wounded, and
we are both prisoners in the hands of these Malays. Try and pull
yourself together, but don't move; they have .put a sort of bandage
round your shoulder, and I am going to try and improve it."
"What is the matter with my shoulder?" Dick murmured.
"Chopped with a kris, old man. Now I am going to turn you on your
side, and then cut the sleeve off the jacket. Take another drink
of water; then we will set about it."
Dick did as he was ordered, and was evidently coming back to
consciousness, for he looked round, and then said, "Where are the
other fellows?"
"I don't know what has become of them. I think I went down before
you did.
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