"How many are out there?" asked Chick.
"Six, at least; probably more, Chick," was the reply.
"Where is Patsy?"
"Oh, he is chasing our own trailers along, somewhere, keeping tabs. He will show up at the right moment. Who was that in the back, when the spy was captured? You, or Danny?"
"Danny. I was waiting here. He said that Patsy gave him a nice one, and I reckon he did, for the fellow only came around to his senses after we got him here, in the house."
"You took him away again, didn't you?"
"Certainly. According to orders. He is over in the southwest section by this time."
"That is as it should be. Who is with him?"
"I told Danny to stay there. I did not think we would need him here."
"Quite right. Have the spies attempted to get into this house, since the man was brought here?"