It was true. Either Noddy had increased his speed, or he had emerged from behind some bend in the road that hitherto hid the gleam of his lamp from the boys.
At the same time the explosions of his motor sounded louder.
“He’s catching up to us!” cried Jerry. “Shall we turn on more power?”
“It’s a little risky,” cautioned Bob. “Especially as we don’t know the road very well. However, another notch or two won’t do any harm.”
Noddy was now within an eighth of a mile. His speed was increasing. Suddenly he called:
“Whoever you are, stop, or I’ll shoot!”
“He don’t know who we are, anyhow,” said Jerry.
“I’m going to fire!” shouted Noddy.
“This is getting exciting!” cried Ned.