We have seen to that." "But how?
Do you mean that they are stupefied ?" "Bound," said the Chinaman.

"Tied hand and foot." "Again then, may I ask, why wait ?" "It will be in order," was the calm reply.

"I entered into an arrangement with you.

I want to abide by it." Winter breathed heavily.

The ways of the Oriental were not his ways, but a bargain was a bargain, so what more could be said?
Suddenly, about two minutes to one o'clock, a curious crackling noise was heard, a column of sparks burst high above the steep roof of No.
412, and the upper windows of the opposite houses reflected a red glare.
"Good heavens! the place is on fire!" cried Winter.
Simultaneously came a shout from both ends of the street.