“In this house, at this moment, I hold the most of Helstone’s gang of thieves. Dare you face them?”
“Certainly.”
“You are disguised, it is true. I have purposely changed your appearance as much as possible. But it will not serve.”
“I will face them instantly.”
“Then come.”
Nick walked to the door, and Parks was at his side.
They passed into a room which opened into that in which sat the fettered thieves.
There they found Chick.
“Keep your eye on this man,” said Nick, but in a tone so low that it could not be heard in the other room.
“You need not be afraid that I shall run away,” muttered Parks in reply.