Pepper set up a loud call. At first the person in the road paid no attention, but presently he stopped short and looked upward in wonder.
“What’s the matter?” he asked, as he came closer.
“We are in trouble and we want you to help us,” answered Pepper. “Hurry up, before my friend tumbles down and kills himself.”
“Why, you are on a rope, aren’t you?” asked the person below, and now Pepper and Jack saw that he was a boy, very tall and thin.
“Yes, and I am caught fast,” answered Jack.
“How did you get there, this time of night? What do you want me to do?” fired back the tall boy.
“Come into the church, run up to the belfry, and unfasten the trap door!” called Pepper. “I am a prisoner, otherwise I’d go to my friend’s aid.”
“How can I get in?” asked the strange boy, noting that the church doors were closed.
“Climb through the side window which is open.”
The newcomer started for the side of the building, but suddenly halted.