“This,” said Dick to the consul, “is the man who gave the warning in time to allow the girls to be taken to some other hiding place.”
“Is that true, sir?” demanded the consul, taking a step forward.
Von Blusen nodded.
“It is,” he replied briefly.
“Then you shall answer to me for your part in this outrage,” declared Mr. Willing, advancing with great anger.
“And to me,” declared Colonel Ashton, also advancing.
Captain Von Blusen raised a hand.
“One moment, gentlemen,” he said calmly.
“Give the man a chance to speak,” said the consul. “He shall not get away, and I’ll give you my word he’ll do no further mischief. What have you to say for yourself?”
“Well, I can tell you where the two young ladies have been taken.”