But come, men! Let us separate and be off, ere we are discovered.

And mind, not a word of this.

One false step might ruin all! So have a care." It must have been one of the few perfect moments in the life of Billy.
"You may rely upon William Durgin to the bitter end," said he, with a quiet dignity.

"But there is work yet ahead for me to-night.
"I got to regain my hotel unobserved.

My life is not safe a moment with my every step dogged by the hired assassins of that infamous scoundrel." "If death or disaster come to you, Billy, you shall not be unavenged.