Again he fancied the opportunity had come.

But no sooner did he start than Frank tripped him, and he fell sprawling.

Before he could get up, Frank's hand was on his collar.
He made another fierce struggle as soon as he was on his feet, only to discover that he was as helpless as a child in the hands of Frank Merriwell.

He had never dreamed that Merriwell was possessed of such strength and skill.
The shadows were heavier at this point, and Merriwell kept a grip on Pike's collar.
"See here, Pike!" he exclaimed.

"If you try anything of that kind again I shall simply knock you down.