"He-he-he," laughed the Aztecs.
"I'm sorry, sir," began Billy.
"It's all very well to say you're sorry, but I know you're glad you're sorry. The note, give it to me."
"I can't, sir," said Billy.
"You dare to refuse?"
"I'm sorry, sir——"
"Don't use that word again; give me the note," said Nickel Plate.
"I can't, sir, it is addressed to Bogie Man, and I must carry it to him."
"Ah! but I have learned that in delivering it you would betray us. I must have it back. Besides it is not needed, Honey Girl is in me power, ha-ha!"