The detective was back at the Admiralty within the ten minutes, and together the two made their way to the instrument room.

"N.H.C." responded almost at once, and T. B. sent his message.

"Tell George T. Baggin that another warrant has been issued for his arrest."

The reply came immediately.

"Thanks. Get further particulars, but do not use names."

T. B. read the reply and handed it without a word to the other.

"Please God, I'll hang the man who sent that message," he said with unusual earnestness.

CHAPTER XXI
POLTAVO STRIKES

It was half-past nine when T. B. sent and received the last message; and an hour later he had interviewed the Commissioner.