He was about to ring again, when Barney exclaimed, warningly:
"Hold up! here comes some one. We'd better not be seen here."
"Dot vos so," assented Jake. "Come round to der pack door."
"Good, we'll do that. There's only a lock there—no bolts, and if the door's fastened, I'll soon open it."
"Put ve'd petter know who's coming," suggested Jake.
"You're right, my boy; we'll hide round the corner of the house here, and see who passes."
They had hardly concealed themselves, when two men arrived in front of the place and slowly passed.
"Seth Stricket!" exclaimed Barney, as soon as they were out of hearing.
"Und dot meddlin' George Morgan, confound him!" added his companion.
"Well, let 'em go," said Barney. "If they are looking for us, I fancy they won't find us."