"I'll tell Sargent that when I find him."
"Well, you're not liable to find him."
"Why not?"
"Because he's left this hotel."
"It's a good thing for him that he has. You won't tell me where he has gone?"
"No."
"Then tell him to get out of Groton without delay, for less than five minutes ago I left a man who had a loaded revolver for him. That is straight goods. I have no love for Sargent, but I don't wish to see him shot, nor do I wish to see the other man arrested for murder. I am giving you straight stuff, as you must see."
Cates began to be impressed.
"All right," he said; "I rather think Sargent will be out of Groton early in the morning. I am writing now for an engagement for both of us. We don't hold any feelings against you, Mr. Merriwell."