"Step aside for a moment, you fellows, won't you please," Craig asked.
"I will hear what you have to say, Long Sin."
Long Sin looked about craftily.
"What is it?" prompted Craig, seeing that at last they were all alone.
Long Sin again looked around.
"Swear that I will go free and not suffer," Long Sin whispered, "and I will betray the great Clutching Hand."
Kennedy studied the Chinaman keenly for a moment. Then, seemingly satisfied with the scrutiny, he nodded slowly assent.
As Craig did so, I saw Long Sin lean over and whisper into Kennedy's ear.
Craig started back in horror and surprise.