“Bet four cents that’s the count,” Frank whispered very gently.
CHAPTER XI.
THE COUNT EXPLAINS HIS PLANS.
The lad was right.
“Open that cell door,” commanded the big man again.
The other made no reply, but a key grated in the lock. The big man entered the cell, then turned upon the man who had unlocked the door.
“Leave us!” he commanded sternly. “Have no fear,” he added hastily, as he saw the man was about to protest. “I have my revolver here,” and he tapped his belt. “I can handle these two.”
The man made no further objection, but departed.
The count whirled upon the two lads.
“So!” he exclaimed. “I have captured two German spies, eh?”
“Your Excellency,” said Jack quietly, “I assure you we are not German spies.”