A few minutes later there was a sound at the door, and Muriel came in, with two of the Black Caps at his heels.
"Ther boys have agreed ter give ye ther chance o' ther cards," said the boy moonshiner. "An' yo're goin' ter have a fair an' squar' deal."
"We will have to submit," said Frank, quietly.
"You will have ter let ther boys bind yer hands afore ye leave this room," said Muriel.
The men each held the end of a stout rope, and the boys were forced to submit to the inconvenience of having their hands bound behind them. Barney protested, but Frank kept silent, knowing it was useless to say anything.
When their hands were tied, Muriel said:
"Follow."
He led the way, while Frank came next, with Barney shuffling sulkily along at his heels. The two men came last.
They passed through a dark room and entered another room, which was lighted by three oil lamps. The room was well filled with the black-hooded moonshiners, who were standing in a grim and silent circle, with their backs against the walls.
Into the center of this circle, the boys were marched. The door closed, and Muriel addressed the Black Caps.