“Very likely. All that will save us will be inquires.”
They brought the engine to the ground in the country.
It was long after midnight.
Nothing could then be done, so they turned in.
On the following morning Frank proceeded to the city.
He was a good linguist and made inquiries at the Custom House about the incoming steamers.
Three were expected that day, he learned, and none had come in the day previous.
It was therefore very fair to presume that the fugitive was on one of the several that were expected.
His next move was to apprise the prefect of police that there was an American murderer on board of one of the vessels expected, and ask his aid to secure the man.
The request was granted.