"As an Englishman."
"Then I surrender."
"Believe me, sir, it is the wisest, the most humane course."
"Your name is Brown?" said Borisoff suddenly.
"Ivan Ivanovitch Brown, Lieutenant Borisoff."
"Batiushki! I was puzzled by something familiar in your voice. What in the world——"
"Pardon me, the situation is still full of danger, a spark may fire the train. I will explain everything afterwards."
Peering into the dark, Jack in a moment beckoned to a small figure crouching under the shelter of a wall. Hi Lo came bounding up, and to him Jack gave a rapid order. The boy sped away at full speed.
"I have told him that the third signal is not to be given. I hope he may be in time."
CHAPTER XX