They discussed the capture until bedtime, and finally turned in.
Frank and Barney remained on duty.
About ten o’clock the inventor suddenly said:
“I’m going down to have a talk with the prisoner.”
“Faix, it’s bad company you’ll be kapin’, sor.”
“I wish to learn the facts about Joe Crosby.”
“Ther facts, is it?”
“Yes—what Murdock did with his victim’s body.”
“Shure, an’ he’ll not tell yer.”
“I’ll try him, anyhow.”