When the street was reached no one seemed to be in the immediate vicinity.
"Shall we wait for your friend?" asked Merriwell.
"Naw," answered Plug. "He ain't likely ter come back."
A short time later they were seated at a table in a nearby resort, and Frank was treating Kirby.
Frank had examined his own injuries, and discovered they were not serious, although it was likely that he would be sore about the head and shoulders from the bruises he had received.
"Now tell me," urged Frank, "who was with you when you came to my assistance? I am eager to know."
"I tole yer dat I don't know der cove's name, but I do know dat he is all right an' on der level."
"Well, how is that you do not know his name?"
"Never asked him."