That Jet had made no mistake was shown ten minutes later when the outlines of the building with its barricade of cord-wood could be seen against the gray sky.
The house was wrapped in darkness, presenting a striking contrast with the scene as viewed by Jet a few hours previous, and the latter said mournfully:
"I reckon all hands have skipped."
"It won't take us long to find out, for we'll overhaul the place at once."
CHAPTER X
ONE PRISONER.
The brute guardian of the house was at his post, as was soon learned when the new-comers drew nearer.
The deep baying of the dog was heard before the party had gained the edge of the woods where an unobstructed view of the house could be had, and Jet whispered to Harvey in a tone of satisfaction:
"It's a good thing I killed the other, for now there can't be much of a fight with only one to be taken care of."