"An' you've come a hundred miles in five hours on that thing?"
"Yes."
The bystanders were astonished. Not only that, but their respect for the Comet visibly increased.
"What's the governor got to say?" proceeded Burke.
Matt took the letter out of his pocket.
"Read that, Mr. Burke," replied Matt, "and it will tell you. Don't throw away the envelope. Just write on the back of it, 'Received at five minutes of five, Thursday afternoon and sign your name. I want to take it back and show it to the governor."
[CHAPTER X.]
AT POTTER'S GAP.