As soon as the detective saw him he cried:
“That’s the man!”
“Sure?” asked the captain.
“I’d swear to it, sir.”
“Take him—he ain’t wanted here.”
“Thank you, sir. Now, then, Murdock——”
The rascal recognized the officer and saw the handcuffs Tom had drawn from his pocket.
He shuddered at the sight of them.
“Spare me!” he gasped.
“No, sir! You are my prisoner!”