8/9 So intent were they upon what was taking place that they did not notice the approach of a third person until he was close beside them and had addressed White by name. He was the St.Johns travelling man, who had engaged the Baldwin pack for his firm, and now he said in low, hurried tones: "You fellows want to skip out of this while you can, for that British officer has got orders to arrest you both and carry you to St.Johns for trial. Charges--contempt of court and carrying on an illegal business. Awfully sorry I can't take your goods, but order has been issued that any one handling them will also be arrested and subject to heavy fine. |