A few moments later, however, he arose, and asking to be excused for a moment, stepped toward the door which Ivan had broken to permit their entrance; just beyond he caught sight of a dark shadow.
"As I thought," he muttered. "They have come back."
He returned to the door of the parlor and summoned the big Cossack.
"Oh, Ivan," he called. "Come out here a minute."
The Cossack came up to him and Chester led him toward the door.
"What can you see out there?" he asked.
Ivan poked his head out and looked around.
"Ho!" he exclaimed suddenly and leaped out.
A moment later Chester heard the sound of a brief struggle and then Ivan reappeared dragging a man after him.
"I've got him," said the giant, laughing loudly.