"But he may get out of the window."
"Oh, my gold! my gold!" groaned Ben. "He may get it."
"Yes, he may; our only hope is to secure him as soon as possible."
"I am so weak I can't go fast. I am trembling in every limb."
"You must conceal yourself somewhere, and let me run on," said Tony, with decision. "There is no time to be lost."
"I don't know of any place."
"Here's a place. You will be safe here till I come for you."
Tony pointed to an old ruined shed, which they had just reached.
"Will you be sure and come for me."
"Yes; don't be alarmed. Only don't show yourself till you hear my voice."