He saw nothing but bare walls, all furniture having been removed when it was deserted.
Our hero looked around him curiously, and then at his conductor inquiringly. He was not long in doubt as to his intention.
Hugh drew a strong cord from his pocket, and drew near him.
"What are you going to do?" asked Gilbert.
"Tie your hands and feet," was the reply.
Gilbert shrank back.
"Don't do that," he said.
"I ain't goin' to have you run away," growled Hugh.
"I won't run away. I shall be released this afternoon at any rate, and I can stand captivity till then."
"How do you know you will get free this afternoon?"