“And the old man would likely fork over handsome if I was to get his son out of a tight place?”
“I suppose he would,” Jerry answered. “If we get all that money back, I’m sure Brick will give you a big reward himself.”
“Well, I’ll do my best,” declared Sparwick, with sudden energy. “I ain’t much on the fight, but I’m purty good on strategy. And that’s how we’ll tackle these fellows. I have an idea where they’ll strike for. If you lads say the word, I’ll lead you right to the spot.”
CHAPTER XXIII.
BACK TO FREEDOM.
It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick’s offer with ill-concealed eagerness. That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars. They were staggered by the munificence of the sum, but they did not dispute it. Sparwick claimed the contents of the pocketbook as part payment in advance. He allowed Jerry to take possession of the watch.