The March ended.—A lonely Inn.—Evil Faces.—Beetling
Brows.—Sinister Glances.—Suspicions of the Party.—They put their
Heads together.—Conferences of the Party.—A threatening
Prospect—Barricades.—In Time of Peace prepare for War.—The
Garrison arm themselves.
CHAPTER XXIII.
The sleepless Watch.—The mysterious Steps.—The low Whispers.—They come! They come!—The Garrison roused.—To Arms! To Arms!—The beleaguered Party.—At Bay.—The decisive Moment—The Scaling Ladders.—Onset of the Brigands.—End of Troubles.
CHAPTER XXIV.
A beautiful Country.—Magnificent Scenery.—The Approach to
Albano.—Enthusiasm of the Boys.—Archaeology versus Appetite.—The
Separation of the Boys.—The Story of the Alban Lake and the ancient
subterranean.
CHAPTER XXV.
The lonely Path.—The sequestered Vale.—The old House.—A feudal
Castle.—A baronial Windmill.—A mysterious Sound.—A terrible
Discovery.—At Bay.—The wild Beast's Lair!—What is it?—A great
Bore.
CHAPTER XXVI.
Despair of Uncle Moses.—Frank and Bob endeavor to offer
Consolation.—The Search.—The Discovery at the Convent—The
Guide.—The old House.—The Captives.—The Alarm given.—Flight
of Uncle Moses and his Party.—Albans! to the Rescue!—The delivering
Host!