Hal lent a supporting hand and Chester struggled to his feet.
"Dizzy?" queried Hal.
"A little," was the reply. "I'll be all right in a minute, though."
He shook his head several times and at last appeared to have gotten rid of the effects of the blow. He threw off Hal's hand.
"Well, what now?" he asked.
Hal hesitated.
"I hate to see that fellow get away," he said finally. "He probably has stolen important information."
"I guess there is not much doubt of that," replied Chester, "but Rome is a pretty sizeable town. A slim chance we have of finding him."
"I'd know him if I see him," said Hal
"So will I. Did you notice the scar across his face?"