They are no longer there . Rabbits could not have disappeared more quickly . I will tell you where they are . With the exception of Nibs , who has darted away to reconnoitre -LSB- look around -RSB- , they are already in their home under the ground , a very delightful residence of which we shall see a good deal presently . But how have they reached it ? for there is no entrance to be seen , not so much as a large stone , which if rolled away , would disclose the mouth of a cave . Look closely , however , and you may note that there are here seven large trees , each with a hole in its hollow trunk as large as a boy . These are the seven entrances to the home under the ground , for which Hook has been searching in vain these many moons . Will he find it tonight ? As the pirates advanced , the quick eye of Starkey sighted Nibs disappearing through the wood , and at once his pistol flashed out . But an iron claw gripped his shoulder . `` Captain , let go ! '' he cried , writhing . Now for the first time we hear the voice of Hook . It was a black voice . `` Put back that pistol first , '' it said threateningly . `` It was one of those boys you hate . I could have shot him dead . '' `` Ay , and the sound would have brought Tiger Lily 's redskins upon us . Do you want to lose your scalp ? ''
`` Shall I after him , XXXXX , '' asked pathetic Smee , `` and tickle him with Johnny Corkscrew ? ''
Ay Captain Lily Nibs deal entrances first pirates redskins wood