"Duval—the man I was chasing. He attempted to assassinate the
President."
A cry of surprise went up from those surrounding the two lads, and they pressed forward with eager questions. No longer were they enemies of the two lads. Word that an attempt had been made on the life of the President caused them to forget other troubles.
"He went that way," said one of them, pointing.
"After him," cried another, and the crowd dashed forward. Others of the mob that had given chase arrived by this time and also continued the chase.
"There is no use running after him," said Hal, as Chester also would have continued the pursuit.
"But we must get him!"
"I have an idea that I shall be able to find him," said Hal quietly.
"You know where he is?"
"I think I know where he will seek refuge."
Quickly he related his experiences to Chester.