“That is not true.”
“I put it in a box of chocolates and——”
“That story is absolutely false, prisoner. You have the bracelet still.”
“No, I have not,” and Will Carey began to tremble. “Oh, please let me go, please do!”
“You have the bracelet and must give it up,” continued Jack. He turned to his chums. “Is the fire burning well?”
“It is burning well, your Highness,” answered Andy and Pepper.
“Then take the prisoner and warm him up. He appears to be cold, for he is shivering.”
“No, no—you shan’t put me against any fire and blister me!” yelled Will Carey, trembling from head to foot. “Oh, please let me go, please do! I’ll—I’ll give you all I’m worth!”
“We want nothing but the bracelet you took,” answered Jack, firmly.
“And that we must and shall have!” came in a deep chorus from the others.