He walked up to the door of the place and knocked gently.
At first the old man who was reading paid no attention. But then he started and confronted his visitor.
“Hush! Make no noise,” whispered Jack in a low voice. “Do you understand English?”
“A leetle,” answered the old man, his eyes staring in wonder.
“I have news! I must see Ronombo at once! Ditini is in the hands of the police!”
“Ditini captured? Who are you?”
“Ronombo knows me. I was mixed up in that affair in New York. I must see Ronombo at once. I guess you’re his father, aren’t you?”
“I am his grandfather. You say you took part in that affair in New York and that Ditini is under arrest? Ha, I told Gozo to be careful!”
“But where is he? I must see him at once! I can take him to a ship on the seacoast. We can go to Havana to-night.”