CHAPTER XXXVI.
JERRY HEARS AN ASTONISHING STATEMENT.
When the footpad, for the fellow was nothing less, attacked Jerry, our hero felt that he had a tough struggle before him.
The rascal’s grasp on the young oarsman’s throat was light, however, and Jerry quickly shook it off.
In the meantime the westerner began to struggle and shout at the top of his voice:
“Help! Police! police!”
In vain the fellow who held him tried to stop his cries. They grew louder, and soon footsteps were heard approaching.
Jerry received a savage blow on the chest and struck out in return, hitting the footpad in the chin. Then the two clinched, and both rolled to the pavement.