“First, come across with what you know about the Haurea’s and what they are doing. Where are they located?”
“The Don has a large ranch which adjoins my father’s in Texas.”
“We know he has a ranch there—now, no stalling—I told you before. If you don’t come out with the truth, I’m going to burn the whole bunch of you right here until you loosen up—see—”
“Yes, I see.” Jim’s face paled and his eyes rested a moment on the Gonzalas. He had no doubt that Cardow would carry out his threat and the woman would receive no kindlier treatment than the men, but he bit his lip and clenched his fists. Arto’s fingers closed reassuringly over his own. Then another figure ran through the opening toward the fire and everyone turned to see him.
“Did you get him?” Gordon snapped.
“We got him—”
“Where is he?”
“Cooked!”
“Cooked? What do you mean?”
“Just what I said. We followed the plane all afternoon, brought it down ablaze, and the Caldwell kid went up with it; ain’t that plain enough?”