He put his broad-brimmed hat more firmly on his head, and went outside. He determined to take a walk about the village. This was his usual custom on arriving in a new place. On such occasions he kept his eyes open, and looked about, in the hope that he might somewhere see the object of his search. He little suspected that Tony was at that very moment in the stable-yard in the rear of the hotel.
He walked on for perhaps a quarter of a mile, and then leaned against a fence to rest. As he stood here, two boys passed him slowly, conversing as they walked.
"I was surprised, Sam, at Tony Rugg's whipping you," said the first.
"He couldn't do it again," said Sam, sullenly.
Rudolph's attention was at once drawn.
Tony Rugg! Why, there could be but one Tony Rugg.
He advanced toward the boys.
"Boys," he asked, "did thee mention the name of Tony Rugg?"
"Yes, sir."
"Does thee know such a boy?"