"
"Then we'll try it!" cried Tom enthusiastically.
CHAPTER XXII
THE TWIN GIANTS
Daring indeed was the scheme decided on by the captives, and yet its
very boldness might make it possible for them to carry it out. The
king would never suspect them of plotting to carry off his two royal
brothers, and this made it all the easier to lay their plans. In
this they were much helped by Poddington, who knew the language and
who had made a few friends among the more humble people of the
village, though none dared assist him openly.
"The first thing to do," said the circus man, "is to get into
communication with the twins."
That proved harder than they expected, for a week passed, and they
did not have a glimpse of Tola and Koku. Meanwhile the giant guard
was still maintained about the hut night and day. No more food was
given the prisoners, and they would have starved had not Tom
possessed a good supply of his own provisions. It was evidently the
intention of the king to starve his captives into submission.
"Suppose you do get those big brothers to accompany you, Tom?" asked
Ned one day.
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