The game was up.
The conspirators saw it at a glance.
Just after the handcuffs had been placed on the wrists of the two men there was a bustle at the door, and then Mr. Field stood before them.
At sight of him both men turned pale, while even Nick started with surprise.
Looking at Lorton, Mr. Field said:
“That is the man who struck me!”
And turning to Luke:
“That is the man who carried me away from my house in an unconscious condition and has kept me prisoner ever since.”
The eyes of Lorton and Helen fairly flamed with anger when these words were uttered.
The former hissed: