"What kind of business?"
"Empty your pockets, and don't be long about it," said the tramp, approaching Hercules menacingly.
It had never occurred to Robert that the tramp would attempt anything so absurd as to attack the professional champion, whose name was famous for strength, and when he saw that such was his intention he laughed aloud in amazement.
"Don't crow, young rooster!" cried the tramp, angrily. "I'll tackle your friend first; your turn will come by and by."
"Oh, you want to have a tussle with me, do you?" said Hercules, eying the other with a smile of amusement.
"Yes, I'll finish you up in short order," said the tramp, boastfully.
"Don't be afraid, Hercules!" cried Robert, with a laugh.
"I'll try not to. So you want me to hand over my money, do you?" he said.
"Yes; and you'd better be quick about it, too," growled the tramp.