Not that the pair of ruffians who had been thus hired would have hesitated for that thought, as I imagine.

For it is strange, yet certain, that the zenith of courage and the acme of villainy can alike be bought for the price of a lady's glove.

Among such outcasts as those from whom Bauer drew his recruits the murder of a man is held serious only when the police are by, and death at the hands of him they seek to kill is no more than an every-day risk of their employment.
"Here's the house," whispered Bauer, stopping at the door.

"Now, I'll knock, and you stand by to knock him on the head if he runs out.

He's got a six-shooter, so lose no time." "He'll only fire it in heaven," growled a hoarse, guttural voice that ended in a chuckle.
"But if he's gone ?" objected the other auxiliary.
"Then I know where he's gone," answered Bauer.