He turned to Tony, who stood at a little distance.
I’ve got a score to settle with you, young traitor.”
“I’m sorry for you, Rudolph,” said Tony; “but you’ve brought it on yourself.”
“Bah! you hypocrite!” retorted the tramp. “I don’t want any of your sorrow. It won’t save you when the day of reckoning comes.”
He was not allowed to say more, but was hurried away to the village lockup for detention.
Dr. Compton was among the party who had been summoned by Tony. He lingered behind, and took Ben apart.
Mr. Hayden,” he said, “I want to give you a piece of advice.”
“What is it?” asked the old man.
Don’t keep this gold in your house. It isn’t safe.”
“Who do you think will take it?” asked Ben.