Part 2 Australia Chapter 17 The Plot Unveiled

THE revelation of Tom Ayrton’s name was like a clap of thunder. Ayrton had started up quickly and grasped his revolver. A report was heard, and Glenarvan fell wounded by a ball. Gunshots resounded at the same time outside.John Mangles and the sailors, after their first surprise, would have seized Ben Joyce; but the bold convict had already