"Yes—go ahead—tell all you know!"
"By God, then, you will pay," McCartney exclaimed, and throwing the door open, went out.
Hurley stepped over and, closing the door, turned to McBain.
"What is this—this bargain, Keith?" he asked.
"For two years he has kept a secret that has held me bound to him—because I have been afraid to die."
"Die?" Hurley exclaimed.
"Hugh—I have killed a man."
For a moment they stood in silence and did not look at each other. Then Keith McBain moved wearily towards the door. Before he went out he turned and looked back at Hurley.
"Hugh," he said, quietly, "look after the men—I'm going to the girl."
Then he opened the door slowly and went out.