“You cannot make a level-headed American take stock in such trash.”
“It matters little. You must know I have told you nothing but the truth. There is but one thing for you to do, Frank Merriwell. You have been marked for death, and there is but one way to escape.”
“How is that?”
“Abandon everything and fly from France without delay.”
“Like a cowardly cur!” exclaimed Merry. “No, thank you!”
“Beware!”
“If I am murdered, it will simply be another human life added to the list set against the wretches who are exerting every power to keep an innocent man on Devil’s Island. I know all about the time-limit, and I have yet several days left before the murderous band will carry their threat into full execution.”
“You cannot be sure of that.”
“It has been thus with others.”
“But you have lifted your hands against those who seek to protect the honor of France.”