It had pierced his heart, and the point of the blade actually protruded near his shoulder-blade.
"Look there," cried one of the brigands,
"Where?"
"At the handle."
Fastened to the haft of the dagger was a slip of paper, upon which were these words—
"Remember Harkaway never forgets an injury."
CHAPTER XXVIII.
THE VILLA AGAIN—A MESSAGE FROM THE ENEMY'S CAMP—HOW A SNARE
WAS LAID.
Harvey carried his project into execution, and went off, leaving Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Harkaway under the impression that he was going about the vessel, and making preparations generally for their departure.