Of course you have heard of Dain Maroola.

Your father secured him, I understand.

We know he escaped up this river.

Perhaps you--" "And he killed white men!" interrupted Nina.
"I regret to say they were white.

Yes, two white men lost their lives through that scoundrel's freak." "Two only!" exclaimed Nina.
The officer looked at her in amazement.
"Why! why! You--" he stammered, confused.
"There might have been more," interrupted Nina.