The Blockade Runner — page 195: what you’re looking at

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196 THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. CHAPTER XXIV. . HUNTED DOWN. Ir was, indeed, a critical moment for Bob Bentham. The house which they had reached by traversing the underground passage belonged to the Union sympathizer, like the one they had left. Discovery so soon wasan event entirely unlooked- for. | It was more than likely that the three men seen in the garden by the girl during her father’s absence were spies in Captain Powers’ employ. The loud knocking still echoed throughout the room when the young gunner stepped forward with drawn revolver. : “ Ask who is there,” said the Unionist’ calmly, ad- dressing his daughter. The young girl went fearlessly to the door. “Who are you?” she asked. There was no reply for a moment, but subdued voices told that a number of men were holding a con- sultation outside. — “They are not our friends—that is certain,” said the Unionist, glancing at the gunner, who stood erect with eyes fastened on the door. “If you will go back to the tunnel, [ will admit them. You and Jupe can follow the passage back to the other house. It cannot mislead you.” Bentham hesitated. 5} Cconmielooolks.<o