Frank surveyed them with satisfaction.
"Ah! my bold warriors!" he cried.

"I am proud of you.
To-night--to-night we deal the enemy a terrible and deadly blow." "We're ready to hear what the layout is," eagerly said Ned Stover.
"Well, you are to retire to Robinson's room, which is exactly opposite this, and wait.

I have two fellows outside to let me know when the enemy approaches and to take a hand in the game at the right time.

When I whistle you are to make your way into this room if you have to break down the door.

That's all." The boys retired to Robinson's room, where they smoked and waited with great impatience.
Frank sat down and coolly went at his studies.
Nearly an hour passed, and then there was a sound of wheels outside.