As they gathered about the hearth, the boy brought the object to light.
Held tightly in his hand was a small leather pouch with a drawstring.
“It seems Robin Hood’s Strong Box does have something for us after all!” he declared triumphantly.
The leather bag evidently had not been long in the niche for it was only slightly soiled.
On either side were stamped strange red and black symbols.
“Gosh! What do you suppose it contains?” Fred demanded. “Treasure, I bet! Open it quick, Dan, and pour out the gold.”
CHAPTER 17
A Valuable Collection
Dan loosened the draw string of the leather bag.
As Mr. Kain, the Cubs and their leaders gathered close about, he spilled the contents out into his outstretched hand.
For a moment no one spoke.