"That's the Englishman Harkaway," said one of the bystanders, as they marched onward towards the prison, "and that is the American Jefferson."
"Dreadful men those to make enemies of. I have heard that Harkaway has destroyed hundreds of brigands and pirates."
"Yes, I have heard so," answered the other. "It was an evil moment for those villains of brigands when they shot the poor young Harkaways. They will lose many a life for those two."
"Ah, that they will."
"Who is that driving the two wounded men before him?"
"That is an English secret police officer. He is even more dangerous than the others. He has killed four men with his own hands in this skirmish. I believe an old friend of his has been murdered by the brigands, and he has sworn to have revenge."
"It is taking the law into their own hands with a vengeance."
"All honour to them for their bravery."
"Three cheers for Harkaway!"