“We will start on Monday.”
Before they departed there was some sensational news. Peter Longman, one of the Fox band, taking offense at some slight put upon him by James Fox, went to the authorities and revealed the existence and location of the cave, with other information of a like nature. The result was that a strong force was sent to surprise and capture the notorious outlaws.
The visit was made at night and under guidance of Peter himself. Wholly unsuspicious of treachery, the outlaws were captured in their beds and the valuable articles in the storeroom were confiscated.
James Fox was reclining on the sofa when the officers entered.
“Is your name Fox?” asked the leader of the invading party.
“Yes,” answered the outlaw proudly.
“Then you are my prisoner.”
“Who has betrayed me?” demanded Fox quickly.
There was no answer, but just behind the invading party the outlaw caught sight of Peter Longman, apparently trying to screen himself from observation.
“I need not ask,” he said. “There is the treacherous hound. He shall not live to profit by his baseness.”