It now turned out that the Italian's shop was some doors farther up along this block. As he led the way, and Dalny and the Americans followed, neither young officer observed that the driver had turned his horses around and was driving away.
At the same time, the few men now on the sidewalk of this block started to close in on the little party.
Tragedy was stepping across the threshold!
CHAPTER XI
HEMMED IN BY THE BRAVOS
Suddenly out of a doorway lurched a big Sicilian, seemingly intoxicated.
He lurched against Dave, then drew back, scowling fiercely at the young ensign.
"Your mistake, sir," spoke Darrin, purposely using English.
Dave would have passed, but now the fellow placed himself squarely in Darrin's way.