Nick Carter saw the man’s eyes, and, drawing his pistol, he left the hut, followed by the little fellow.
They searched the clearing surrounding the cabin without catching a glimpse of the negro.
The ground seemed to have opened and swallowed him.
CHAPTER XIV.
IN THE FLAMES.
Nick Carter and his little friend remained in the cabin of Sam Cole until daybreak.
Then they sought Skip Brodie and Dick Denton, but, although they searched the country for miles around and questioned everyone they met, not a trace of the fleeing villains could they find.
Tired and hungry, they returned to the negro’s cabin, and, after a short rest, Nick Carter left for New York.
Tambourine Jack had informed him that Denton said Wilbur was killed by Elmer Greer, and the latter intended leaving the country.
It would never do to let the arch rogue escape, and Nick determined that he should not.