"Oh, I'm not exaggerating," growled Whopper.
When they came in sight of the camp it looked particularly lonely.
"It's a wonder Mr. Kiddy Leech didn't come out to welcome us," remarked Giant.
"He's too lazy," said Shep. "More than likely you'll find him snoring in front of the fire."
"He certainly is a lazy one," said Whopper. "We must clear him out right away."
They came up to the Inn and entered, to find the fire smouldering dimly. The tramp was nowhere to be seen.
"Hullo!" called Snap, but there was no response.
"Maybe he went out to find us," suggested Giant.
"Not much!" exclaimed Snap. "I don't like this," he went on.
"What, Snap?"