He had not time to say more, for at that instant Corrigan, taking advantage of the excitement, hit Jack under the chin with his head, and then leaped to the ground. In doing so he fell, but picked himself up quickly, and hopped as fast as he could down the road.
A second later the wagon was surrounded by the masked men, all armed and gesticulating wildly.
"Give him up, Willington!" they yelled. "Give up Gray, or we'll tar and feather the lot of you!"
CHAPTER XXVII.
"LOVE YOUR ENEMIES"--CONCLUSION
It was a thrilling scene, the brawny men, their intended victim, the would-be rescuers, all in confusion.
One of the masked men attempted to pull Mr. Felix Gray to the ground, but the tool manufacturer held fast to the front seat.
"Stop that!" roared Farmer Farrell.
"We want that man!" called out a person in the mob.
"No, no! Save me! save me!" cried Mr. Gray, frantically.