“The cops!” replied Nick. “Shooting at you?”
“Yes.”
“And you shot back?”
“Not much.”
“You lie. We saw and heard you.”
“You lie yourself,” was the quick response. “What do you want us to do? Climb into your boat?”
“Yes, one at a time. We'll fix you.”
“Oh, you will, eh?”
“Rather. We've been looking for you fellows for some time.”
While the officer was speaking Nick raised himself to climb into the boat. He had placed one of his feet upon the gunwale of the patrol when the policeman ceased his remarks.