But it was too late. Some of the sporty students had seen the two, and made a rush for them.
“Oh, you, Dunk! Grab him, fellows!”
Immediately the two were surrounded by a gay and laughing throng.
“Bring ’em along!”
“Down to the rathskeller!”
“We’ll make a night of it!”
“And we won’t go home until morning!”
Thus the gay and festive lads chanted, meanwhile circling about Andy and Dunk, who sought in vain to break through. Passersby went on their way, smiling indulgently at the antics of the students.
“Fetch ’em along!” commanded the leader of the “sports.”