entinels on the watch, the colonel's plan will be
defeated," said Mr. Gault.

"What is his plan?"

"To get all the boats away from them, and keep them on the island till
they have had enough of it."

"We must do it before the watch is set," added Richard.

To accomplish this purpose, he paddled the float to the place where the
boats were moored, and cast them all adrift. The slight current of the
lake carried them slowly down to the river, and the listeners returned
to the shore, and reported what they had done to the colonel. The whole
party were then driven round to the outlet of the lake, where they
secured the boats as they floated down.

The business of the night was done, and the party retired to their
several apartments.

CHAPTER XXI.

RICHARD ANNIHILATES THE REGULATORS, AND THE STORY IS CONCLUDED.

It would have damaged the self-esteem of the Regulators if they could
have seen how little notice was taken of their absence at the Institute
on the day following the development of the mutiny. Every thing went on
as usual, and the instructors did not even allude to the rebels or the
rebellion. It seemed to be the policy of the principal to maintain a
"masterly inactivity" in regard to them.

Perhaps Colonel Brockridge was not so indifferent as he appeared to be.
He had stationed men on both sides of the lake to prevent any
communication between the mutineers and persons on the shore. At noon
it was reported that a boy by the name of Leslie, who lived in
Tunbrook, and who had been expelled from the Institute, had attempted
to visit the island. Richard was curious to know who Leslie was, for he
had heard the name mentioned by the Regulators.

The first day of November was very mild and pleasant. It was one of the
sweet days of the Indian summer, and the rebels on Green Island were
highly favored by this circumstance. On the second day the wind
changed, and it blew clear and cold from the north-west. Just before
sunset, a white flag was seen upon a pole, near the landing place on
the island. Colonel Brockridge was informed of the fact, and the large
sail boat was sent off to relieve the rebels from their uncomfortable
situation.

Richard and two of the instructors were deputed to visit the island,
and ascertain the import of the "flag of truce." The teachers were not
boatmen, and our hero was the only person available as a navigator; and
he was too deeply interested in the fate of the Regulators to