They obeyed instantly and without a remonstrance.
"Ungag him."
They ungagged him.
"Restore him his cane."
The cane was immediately returned.
As soon as the prisoner felt himself free, and in possession of a weapon, he leaped out into the middle of the street and faced his enemies like the brave man that he was. He chafed, and fumed, and brandished his cane.
"What does this mean?" he cried.
No answer.
"Who are you?"
Still no reply.