Although he was not aware of it, his movements were shadowed by Hammerditch and Le Fevre.
"He has checked the bag," said the Englishman. "I wonder if we can get at it through the baggage master?"
"It ees not likely," said the French Canadian. "Za are verra particular here about baggage. If ve can get ze check ve be all right."
"Let us follow him and see if anything turns up in our favor."
So the two rascals followed Robert in his walk about the town.
All unconscious of the nearness of his enemies, our hero sauntered from street to street.
His eyes were wide open for some glimpse of Jim Huskin, and it must be confessed that he never gave a thought to being attacked from behind.
Having traveled the main thoroughfares of Muskegon, the youth commenced a tour of the streets of lesser importance.
One street, near the docks, was lined with saloons, and here the worst element of the town appeared to be congregated.
"Set 'em up, lad," cried one 'longshoreman, as he bumped up against Robert.