“I’d like to choke you!” muttered Rudolph.
I’ll go and call for help to arrest him,” said Tony.
And leave me alone with him?” asked Ben, terrified.
No, we will lock the door, and you shall go and stay outside till I come back.”
Tony’s proposal was distasteful to Rudolph. He had a wholesome dread of the law, and didn’t fancy the prospect of an arrest. He made a fresh and violent struggle which portended danger to his captors.
Come out quick,” said Tony hastily. “It is not safe for you to stay here any longer.”
The old man followed him nothing loath, and Tony locked the door on the outside.
Do you think he will get free?” asked Ben nervously.
He may, and if he does there is no safety for either of us till he is caught again.”
“Oh, my gold! my gold!” groaned Ben. “He may get it.”