“I’m not proud of it anyway,” the latter returned,

“You needn’t worry,” the detective assured him. “He has names almost without number, but I think his real name is Patrick Ewing.”

“But how about the two men with him? Do you have an idea who they are?” the sheriff asked.

“No. I believe you said they were half-breeds,” turning to Bob.

“That’s right.”

“Probably he picked them up around here to help him.”

“Then you think he’s making counterfeit money up here?” Bob asked.

“Probably. Did you see anything in the shack or cave that looked suspicious?”

“Not a thing.”

“Could there have been another chamber in that cave?”