“It looks black against you, Dr. Vaneyke.”
“Shall I surrender myself and stand trial?”
“You may not establish your innocence if you do.”
“Then what shall I do?”
“Keep shady; if arrested you can’t go with me.”
“Very true.”
“I want to leave as soon as possible in pursuit of the Red Eric to rescue Walter Grey. I can’t do it if you are arrested with such a serious charge hanging over your head. No! You must not submit to arrest.”
Bang, bang! came the sound of a volley of raps at the door.
“They’re bound to get in,” nervously said Dr. Vaneyke.
“After all, it may not be any one after you.”