“He is upstairs, sir, counting his money,” the man answered, “but he dislikes being disturbed.”
“Show me to him,” said Hezekiah, “I wish to shoot him and take his money.”
“Very good, sir,” said the man deferentially. “You will find him on the first floor.”
Hezekiah turned and shot the footman twice through the livery and went upstairs.
Hezekiah shot the footman twice through the livery
In an upper room was a man sitting at a desk under a reading-lamp. In front of him was a pile of gold.
“What are you doing?” said Hezekiah.
“I am counting my money,” said the man.