Spies were set around his home, in Wildcat Hollow, to ascertain if he reached there or aid was being sent in any direction to him; but it was soon clear that his relatives were ignorant of his hiding-place, and were searching for him.
Great is the elasticity of youth.

A hot bath and a sound night's sleep renewed Freckles' strength, and it needed but little more to work the same result with the Angel.

Freckles was on the trail early the next morning.

Besides a crowd of people anxious to witness Jack's capture, he found four stalwart guards, one at each turn.

In his heart he was compelled to admit that he was glad to have them there.