"They are up to fresh mischief," Sam exclaimed, as he cautiously pulled back the curtains to look out.
"There are a dozen of the rioters on the sidewalk," he cried, "and they are evidently watching us."
Brace ran to Sam's side, and the instant he showed himself some of the men shouted:
"Here's the traitor! We've got him caged!"
"String him up!"
"Yank him out so's the bosses can see how we treat spies!"
These cries were echoed by the body of men who were approaching on a run, and Mrs. Byram said, as she drew Brace from the window:
"They have learned you are here, and in their mad excitement murder may be committed."
Then came from the street as if to give emphasis to her words:
"Hang him! Hang him! He's worse than the bosses!"