But such is the force of innocence on one side, and authority on the other, that the new boy laid down his arms, and followed his captor meekly into the enemy's citadel.

Just as they were entering, a posse of the enemy appeared on the scene, consisting, among other supporters of the Modern cause, of Ramshaw, Cottle, Lickford, and Cash.
"Here's a game, Rammy," cried Percy.

"Got him at last! This is the villain, this is the murdering, highway forger.

Come on, you kid; you're in for it." It did occur to Fisher minor at this juncture that a change of air might be refreshing.

But it was too late now.