CHAPTER XXXIV.—THE END OF PORLER.
Porler and Murphy were taken completely by surprise when confronted by Leo.
On seeing the young gymnast, Mart gave a cry of joy.
“Oh, thank Heaven you have come!”
“Get into the corner, boy!” howled Porler.
“Don’t you speak to him again,” said Leo sharply. “He is no longer your prisoner.”
“Ain’t he? We’ll soon see about that.”
As Porler spoke he advanced upon Leo.
But when the young gymnast brought his weapon up within range of the rascal’s head the latter quickly recoiled.
“You see, Porler, I am armed.”