He removed the plank, and there, beneath him lay the much-coveted bags of golden treasure.
These,” he said to himself, “will carry me back to England, and provide for me like a gentleman, till I can get some more.”
He rose from the floor, and, with the bags in his hand, jumped out of the still open window.
But he was too late. Two strong men seized him, each by an arm, and said sternly:
“You are our prisoner!”
CHAPTER XII
TONY STARTS OUT ONCE MORE
After Rudolph’s seizure Ben discovered the bags of gold in the hands of the tramp.
Give me my money!” he shrieked.
It’s safe, Ben,” said one of the captors. “But who would have supposed you had so much money?”