Still Merry did not speak.
“It would not surprise me to learn that he is an escaped convict or a criminal wanted for some great offense.”
Merry’s lips tightened.
“How do you know he is not, Frank?” Dick demanded.
“Because he was with Inza!” Frank exclaimed. “That is quite enough to satisfy me, Starbright. I would trust her with my life, and nothing can shake my confidence in her.”
“Nothing?”
“No! It is useless to talk!”
“You would refuse to believe if I placed proof before you!”
“You’ll never be able to place such proofs before me.”
“We’ll see! That creature with his sorcerer’s stick has aroused me. I swear I’ll not leave New York till I find out his name and all about him!”