"You'll find it no laughing matter," said Duncan, savagely, angry, no doubt, because I did not show more signs of fear. "Just wait till we are through with you. You'll grin on the other side of your face."
"What do you intend to do with me?"
"You'll see soon enough."
I began to think the affair might be more serious than I had imagined. Six to one was heavy odds, and who could tell what these wild fellows would not do?
"I want you to let me go at once," I said decidedly. "If you don't, it will be the worse for you."
"Not a bit of it. We intend that you shall remember this occasion as long as you live," returned Moran. "Come, march along with us."
"Where to?"
"Never mind. March!"
For reply I turned, and made a hasty jump for the carriage, intending to utilize Jerry in a bold dash for liberty. I had just placed my foot upon the step and called to the horse when Moran caught me by the jacket and dragged me to the ground.
"No you don't!" he ejaculated roughly.