"But we must get him!"
"I have an idea that I shall be able to find him," said Hal quietly.
"You know where he is?"
"I think I know where he will seek refuge."
Quickly he related his experiences to Chester.
"Come on, then," cried the latter eagerly. "Let's get away before he gets
back, finds his friend dead and leaves the house."
The lads hurried forward and, by going directly toward the house, arrived
there before the first of the crowd came into view.
Even as Hal had expected, Duval, believing that he had eluded his
pursuers, made a detour and entered his home from a side entrance. From
an upper window, a few moments later, he saw the first of the crowd. They
had no idea he was in the house and went dashing by. He did not see the
forms of the two lads across the street.
"I guess I'm safe enough for a while," he said to himself.
He made his way toward the bedroom, where he surmised his lieutenant
would be sleeping. He entered the room, took a single look and
staggered back.
His eyes had fallen upon the inert body of his aide.
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