"Are you going to report to New York?"
"Not until to-night. That will be soon enough. We may discover more in the meantime."
"Still, we ought to be on the ground. Our plan now is to watch Chefano. We must do it carefully."
"No question about that, Bruce. The ape-faced wild man is dangerous. It's not wise to take chances."
"That's not the most important reason. We must not let Chefano suspect that we are present. If he has any idea that we are interested in his plans, he will probably make changes."
"You are right, Bruce. The best thing we can do to start is to make inquiries in the village. We will find out how the land lies."
"Be careful. Chefano may have some one working with him, on the lookout for strangers."
"I don't think so, Bruce. But you leave it to me. I have a plan already forming. Let me do the questioning; you agree with anything I say. I won't excite the least suspicion."
They were approaching the town. When they arrived near the station, Vincent parked the car. With Duncan following, he strolled up to a group of idlers.
"Howdy," said one of the men.