I have not seen Pierre"-- "Go away!" said Johnny, again rising to his feet--a movement that was instantly imitated by the pugnacious Archie.
"Can't you tell me what's the matter ?" demanded Arthur, making a desperate effort to look unconcerned, and to call up some of that courage of which he had so often boasted.
"Have you got the impudence--the brass, to come to us, and ask what's the matter, after what you have done ?" asked Archie, angrily.

"We'll soon let you know what's"-- "Hold on, boys!" interrupted Frank, who saw that Archie's rage was in a fair way to get the better of him.

"Johnny, stand back! Keep still, Archie! Go about your business, Arthur Vane! We know just what passed between you and Pierre, not five minutes ago, and we don't want to listen to any excuses or explanations." "Explanations!" shouted Archie.

"Excuses! for being a traitor!" "Go over there among those yellow gentlemen," continued Frank.

"You are their friend, and there's where you belong.