Of course the railroads and ferries would be watched, but we could manage somehow.

I must take the fellow where nobody would find him and keep him there.

If he ever were brought back and convicted he would turn on us like a snake.

Only while he still hoped to escape prison could we count on his co-operation.

Meanwhile my partner would remain in the city and try to upset the indictment.
Anyhow, some one must stand guard over Dillingham; for, if he lost his nerve and endeavored to save himself by confessing his part in the affair, we would be lost! Gloomily we ate a few pieces of toast and swallowed our coffee.
Then I hastily changed my clothes and accompanied Gottlieb to the Tombs, to which Hawkins had been transferred the night before.