“We’ll teach ’em that they can’t rob Putnam Hall even if Captain Putnam is away.”
“Stop!” screamed Josiah Crabtree. “I am no bur——”
“Take careful aim,” commanded Pepper, loudly. “All ready?”
“Boys, I am no bur——”
“All ready?”
“Yes, yes!”
“Boys, I command you to sto——”
“Fire!”
Bang! bang! bang! went three of the guns, the cadets shooting high up into the night air. With a wild scream of terror, Josiah Crabtree slid down the ladder, on top of Peleg Snuggers’ head, and both sank to the ground.
“There goes Mr. Burglar!”