The three villains go slowly, and the shadow, or substance, whatever it may be, keeps the same pace, till they reach the open field at the back of the hotel.
Hunston, Toro, and the Greek then stand side by side looking towards the hotel, but the shadow sinks down out of sight by the side of the fence.
Another hasty look round, and then the Greek brigand pronounced that they were safe.
"No fear of being interrupted here."
"Well now let us settle," said Toro; "I am anxious to be at them."
"But see," said Hunston, "there are lights moving; it is not safe yet."
"Not till half-an-hour after midnight."
"And now——"
"It is half-past ten o'clock."
"Two hours," groaned Toro.