“At—yes, at eight, then!”
“Very well. I will meet you in the lane.”
“Yes. Yes, that will be best.” His voice sharpened. “The Runner! What have you told him?”
“Nothing that can harm you.”
“But you knew of the cavern,” Stornaway said, suspicion in his face. “How can I know you have not told him that?”
“You cannot, but I have not.”
Stornaway plucked at the sheet. “I’ll trust you! I have no choice!”
“None,” agreed the Captain calmly.
Chapter 17
IT was three o’clock when the Captain reached the tollhouse again. He entered it through the office, and went into the kitchen so quietly that Chirk, who was seated at the table inspecting a collection of small objects laid upon it, was startled, and half leaped from his chair. When he saw who had entered, he sank down again, exclaiming: “Dang you, Soldier! What call have you to go like a cat?”