Penny Dreadfuls, 1897 · page 33 of 36
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RTER WEEKLY. —_— 8 gu ua arded, taped ‘frastily tint the outer ment door, and the stairway leading from _ door. king no move to assist his com- the room above was lined with people. ‘‘Order a carriage,’’ said Nick, turning to a young fellow who stood in open- , ; mouthed amazement taking in tlie scene, “match fos ‘the felloee ‘“and we’ll remove these prisoners so you = a Disko" shot rang through the place, can all go to sleep. Watch the men, fi fol by a blow and a heavy fall. Chick, while I get the boodle.”’ ail _ Nick, who by this time had hand- In a moment Nick returned with the cut ifted Adams, and removed his revolver, box and its valuable contents. ; or a moment alarmed as to lis ‘*We have made a clean sweep this a eaten safety. time,’’ he said. aauen a voice, which he knew well, “But where are Wilson and Reed?’ asked Chick, quietly bandaging a flesh “erphat’s s to pay for the diff you gave me wotnd in hee arm. # ‘in the dark back there.” _ “They are out on the Atlantic, and — “Don’t close with him,’’ shouted can easily be captured when they reach ‘“Tle may have a Enife. Give me their destination,’ handcuffs, and shoot him if he In a short time the carriage arrived, : and the prisoners were placed inside. ninute or two,’’ ‘Say,’’ said the young man who had ay Bence him with the butt ordered the rig, addressing Nick, ‘‘are you Nick Carter?” —— ‘‘Yes,’’ said the detective, shortly. 3 ‘sWhat can I do for you 2” : ‘Oh, nothing!’ was the reply, ‘‘I’ve x read about you, and I thought I’d just ~~ like to know.’’ é ‘He tried to sell me some jewelry this afternoon,’’ said one of eOs women. Sera. “Yes,’’ said Nick, “‘and I don’t be- — it did you do with Mose and the lieve lie has a license. You’d better bare You had a hand in their disap- have him arrested.”’ Ee ae , J’ll bet a dollar.’ With this the carriage drove away, fol- aa ; "Yes ' said Chick, glaireing r ly lowed by a little cheer, and the great ‘ee this vewmailee | pares ca Pere oat ihe sahbers case was en they drove der ‘a ‘ ‘“In-jail,’? was the reply. wes: 28; And y you were the cab Be him put in the bathing ¢ = . 6 me en taf . of Of on ourse. 7 ~. he goes up the. river,” added N! V h . be Shey ni ‘*He’ll have to use es . vatel ‘That wa st _ premediti Adams. ‘He! o kage w ted and keen you wasn’t prow? hisses and ¢ then Nick sale s a5 =," . ' * le -_ _—™:, 1 -_|:/, rq, “ie uaeiad ‘S.com