I have a good chance to make the score even." Robert remembered also how this man had attempted his life in Albany, for some reason that he could not yet fathom, and he felt that he was now, and, in very truth, a most dangerous enemy.

Nevertheless, he replied, quietly: "That was an act of war.

You were carrying a message for the enemy.
We were wholly within our rights when we forced you to disclose the paper." "It makes no difference," said Garay.

"I owe you and your comrades a debt and I shall pay it." Robert turned his back on him and walked to the other side of the enclosure.

When he turned around, five minutes later, Garay was gone.
But Robert felt uncomfortable.