“Anything more?”
“No.”
“Then I'm off.”
Policeman Thompson departed, and Chick quickly retraced his steps to the vicinity of the red wharf.
He knew that Gentleman George might appear at any moment, and that he was expected to shadow him if he did.
CHAPTER VIII.
“That's Your Man!”
When Chick again reached the red wharf the time was between one and two o'clock in the morning.
How long Gentleman George would remain at the Rat-Hole, he had no idea, but he did hope that Barney would be on hand in time to do the shadowing, so that he could return to the river- pirate's retreat to keep Nick company.
Discovery might take place at any moment, and discovery meant a fight.