The houses of Albany stood out sharp and clear in the first light of the morning.
"They'll be anxious about us at Mr.Huysman's," said Robert.
"So they will," said Tayoga.

"As I have said to you before, Dagaeoga, it will be wise for us to return to the wilderness as soon as we can.

The red man's forest still seems to be safer than the white man's town." They reached Albany, tied up the boat, and walked in the early dawn to the house of Mynheer Jacobus Huysman, where Caterina met them at the door with a cry of joy.

Master Jacobus appeared in a few moments, his face showing great relief.
"Where have you lads been ?" he exclaimed.
"We have been in much danger," replied Robert soberly, "but we're out of it now, and here we are." The others, all of whom had lain down fully dressed, came soon, and Robert told the story of the night, beginning with the spy's attempt upon the third drawer in the chest of drawers.

Mr.Huysman and Mr.Hardy exchanged glances.
"That drawer does contain papers of value," said Mr.Huysman, "but I'll see that they're put to-day in a place into which no thief can break." "And it would perhaps be well for young Mr.Lennox also to keep himself in a safe place," said Mr.Hervey, who had spent the night too in Mr.
Huysman's house.