“How could he possibly know where to find it?” remarked Cook.

“He is a professor of witchcraft,” replied Dick. “Did we not see him make fire come out of the ground at our very feet?”

“That affair was prearranged.”

“No,” returned Kidd; “that man is in league with Satan.”

“At any rate, whether by supernatural means or not, Ajeeb has captured our old boss.”

“Did Stolburst fall into his clutches?”

“Yes.”

“Who told you this?”

“Burt Cromwell.”

“What!” exclaimed Dick, in surprise; “have you and the detective become friends?”