And now that I have cleared up for you the mystery of Logan Black, the mystery of the box of Reginald Maltravers, and the mystery of the box of plum preserves, there only remains the capture of Logan Black to hold me in this part of the country and to keep you from your voyage to the China Seas." "We must get together," said Cleggett, "on a plan of campaign.

Logan Black will certainly attack again.

He has only been beaten off temporarily.

In the meanwhile, it is almost breakfast time." And, indeed, the lights in the cabin were suddenly growing pale.

The sun was rising.