"The men would be called at a quarter to, so if any one is coming he will most likely be here in a few minutes.

Hush! I think I can hear footsteps." A few seconds later they dimly saw a figure running toward them at full speed.

As it dashed up to the gate they sprang out and seized it.
There was a sharp frightened cry.
"Don't make a noise," Desmond said sternly, "or it will be the worse for you.

Where were you going ?" It was a girl of about twelve years old whom they had captured.

She was silent a moment.
"Sure, your honor," she said in a whimper, "I was doing no harm.