“This is rather lively,” said Gates. “I can’t say I like the arrangements of this hotel.”
Morton did not answer, but Herr Schmidt begun to bewail his fate and express his conviction that he should never more see his Katrine and the kinder.
CHAPTER XXXV
THE CAPTAIN OF THE ROBBERS.
TOM WAITED patiently while the captain gave some directions to his subordinates. At length the robber made him a sign to draw near.
“Now, youngster,” he said, “you may say what you wish.”
Tom looked significantly at two of the band who were within hearing.
“I should like to speak to you in private,” he said.
The captain frowned slightly, and was on the point of refusing, but curiosity overcame him.