He refused to obey.
"Then we must help ourselves," said Dick. "Bryce, you were express-agent at that time, and know the sum that was sent from the Castleville bank that day. Take the same sum from this safe now."
Another of the deputies stepped forward and entered the safe for the purpose.
He brought forth bundle after bundle of the funds, until he had the required amount in a pile on the nearest table.
"Is that right?" asked Dick.
"Yes, according to the markings."
"And that is no doubt correct. Pack it up for transportation."
This the man proceeded to do, with the utmost care and security, and at last it was done and they were ready to depart.
"Now, Mr. Brown," said Deadwood Dick, then, "we will take our leave. You know the justice of this visit, and why we have withdrawn by force a certain deposit that was in your hands."
"Curse you!"