Then they discovered that the mounted men were being divided into squads, and soon these squads began to patrol the neighboring streets.
Dick again left the room, was gone fifteen or twenty minutes, and returned with the information that the officer had given orders that no one was to enter or leave the hotel until further notice. The guests were practically prisoners, and this seemed to indicate that the danger was not over.
Nadia’s nerves were in a sad condition from the strain and the relapse. Her brother conducted her to her room. He then returned and, accompanied by the professor, proceeded to interview the German proprietor of the hotel.
Dick and Brad were left alone. The door was standing slightly ajar.
“This business had been a plenty exciting, partner,” said the Texan; “but I opine she’s practically over now.”
“I don’t know about that,” said Dick, shaking his head.
Buckhart was astonished by the grave manner of his companion.
“Don’t know?” he cried. “Why, the mob has been scattered and the soldiers are guarding the house.”
“Yes, the soldiers are guarding the house, and orders have been given that no one shall leave it.”
“That is so none of the inmates shall fall into the hands of the mob.”