He had been let into the scheme with the
capitalists, and the glow of big money was opened up to him.
A short time after the incident at the cabin of old Tom Pearce
the residue of the gang began to assemble at the Rigby place.
The men were in an ugly and desperate mood.
Rigby had just returned from a trip to New York, where he had
held a second interview with Denman. The men had been
awaiting his return.
Meantime the detective had stolen down to Rigby's place, and
had taken up an outside position, from whence he could take
note for a few seconds, and overhear what immediately followed
the man's reappearance.
It was a lucky move on the part of our hero, as he got the
remainder of the points needful for the carrying out of his
immediate plans.
Rigby had just joined the waiting gang of smugglers, and upon
his entrance in their midst, was greeted with the question:
"What news do you bring from York?"
CHAPTER XLI.
Rigby did not make an immediate reply, but glanced around to
see who was gathered in the place.
"Come, old man, give us the news."
"I am waiting to see if there are any strangers in our midst."
"There are no strangers present."
"That's all right; I expect some strangers."
"Who do you expect?"
"Well, boys, I'll tell you; I saw Denman, and he let me, into
some secrets, and if luck favors, all will come out right; the
Government has only one witness."
"Vance?"
"Yes; and if that man can be got rid of all will come out
right.
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