As he stood gazing Tapp caught sight of him. He started violently and spoke some quick words to his companion, pointing towards Andy.
"That's the man who cut the trapeze," murmured Andy. "I'll rouse the clown and tell him. He's a dangerous man to have lurking around."
"Hey! hey!" called out Tapp at just that moment.
Both he and his companion started running towards Andy. There was that in their bearing that warned Andy they meant him no good. Andy did not pause.
"Stop, I tell you!" shouted the man, Murdock.
Andy made a bee-line for the clown's tent. As he neared it he glanced back over his shoulder.
Tapp was still putting after him. His companion had stooped to pick up an iron tent stake from the ground.
This he let drive with full force. It took Andy squarely between the shoulders, and he dropped like a shot.